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May 22, 2024

Temporary Changes to Haverhill Commuter Rail Schedule in Effect Through Summer

The temporary change will facilitate nine miles of track replacement work between Reading and Boston.

May 20, 2024

MBTA and the Town of Arlington Announce Extension of Shared Bus/Bike Lane on Massachusetts Avenue Funded by MassDOT’s Shared Streets and Spaces Grant

This collaborative effort aims to improve transit for nearly 5,000 daily bus riders on Route 77 and enhance pedestrian safety.

May 20, 2024

June Service Changes: MBTA Continues Repair Work to Improve Reliability Across the System

Service changes are planned on the Orange, Red, Mattapan, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, Needham, and Haverhill lines.

May 17, 2024

MBTA Advances Nearly 1,000 Units of Housing Through Collaborative Agreements, Including Significant Affordable Housing

“We know that a sound transportation system is vital to ensuring and improving quality of life for riders, communities, and businesses that we serve. These collaborative agreements are a testament to the power of partnerships as we all strive to address the need for housing,” said MBTA General Manager Eng. “When we invest in public transportation, we are investing in vibrant and sustainable communities. We thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their leadership in this critical work as we do our part to support the creation of housing developments that are affordable and equitable.”

May 13, 2024

MBTA Makes Significant Progress on Expedited Critical Track Work on Red Line, Removes 13 Speed Restrictions

To accomplish this work, Red Line service was replaced with shuttle buses daily between Park Street and JFK/UMass stations from May 2-10. Evening Red Line service was also suspended between Park Street and Ashmont stations from May 2-9.

May 1, 2024

MBTA Makes Significant Progress on Expedited Critical Track Work on Blue Line, Removes 19 Speed Restrictions

The Blue Line is currently restriction-free, and for the first time in more than a year, the MBTA has less than 100 speed restrictions across the entire system.

April 26, 2024

MBTA Appoints David Perry as First-Ever Director of Commuter Ferry Services

This newly created position marks a significant milestone in the MBTA’s commitment to enhancing transportation options for its riders. As the Director of Ferry Services, David will be responsible for overseeing and administering the MBTA's contract for ferry services.

April 26, 2024

South Attleboro Commuter Rail Station to Reopen May 20

There will be limited service during morning and evening rush hours.

April 26, 2024

Commuter Rail Celebrates Earth Month by “Going Green with Purple”

Contest asks passengers why they choose to go green by riding the train.

April 26, 2024

UPDATE: Shuttle Buses Will Now Replace Red Line from Park Street to JFK/UMass on May 2-10, Evening Shuttle Buses Will Now Replace Red Line from Park Street to Ashmont on May 2-9

This update is due to the extension of Track Improvement Program work on the Blue Line.