Boston.com1 week agoBostonNo CharlieCard, no problem: MBTA to introduce new contactless fare payment this summerT riders can soon use smartphones or credit cards for contactless payment on subways and buses. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoBostonJune is around the corner, and so are more MBTA disruptionsMajor construction impacting Orange, Red, and Commuter Rail lines in June with shuttle services provided. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoBostonGreen Line delays muddy morning commutesTransportation service halts due to switch issue near Arlington, causing delays and frustration among passengers. [ more ]
Boston.com2 weeks agoBostonMBTA says it's removed 13 speed restrictions on Red LineMaintenance work on the Red Line resulted in the removal of 13 speed restrictions and enhanced safety measures for passengers. [ more ]
Boston.com2 weeks agoBostonTwo people fatally struck by MBTA train in Natick, officials sayTwo people were killed by a Commuter Rail train in Natick, leading to cancellations and delays on the Framingham/Worcester line. [ more ]
Boston.com1 month agoBostonA vision for the T: Two locals want to give trains googly eyesPutting googly eyes on trains as a way to humanize the MBTA and bring joy to commuters. [ more ]
Boston.com5 months agoBostonTaking the T in Boston on New Year's Eve? Here's what to know.MBTA services will be available well past the countdown to midnight for New Year's Eve revelers.
Boston.com6 months agoBoston'Indescribably frustrating and disastrous': Here's how readers feel about the Green Line closuresReaders express frustration and disappointment with the MBTA during the Green Line closure Many readers report disruptions to their commutes and share negative experiences with the alternative routes [ more ]
Boston.com6 months agoBostonSparks fly at South Station after debris collides with wiresOverhead wires caused sparks at South Station in Boston, leading to a short delay in service. Debris falling and colliding with the overhead wires caused the incident. The incident caused about 10-minute delays and affected multiple train lines near South Station. [ more ]
The American Prospect6 months agoBostonEscaping Public-Transit QuagmiresBoston's transit system continues to struggle with budget shortfalls and poor service, while New York has made improvements. The Federal Transit Administration has proposed strengthening state safety oversight of rail transit projects. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has faced numerous safety failures and issues with newly opened light-rail lines. [ more ]
Boston.com6 months agoBostonRepairing the MBTA will cost $25 billion, according to new analysisThe MBTA needs nearly $25 billion to fix and replace its aging infrastructure, double the cost estimated in 2019. Years of underinvestment, inflation, and supply chain challenges have contributed to the hefty repair bill. The heavy rail system will be the most expensive to fix, followed by the Commuter Rail and light rail system. [ more ]
Boston.com6 months agoDigital lifeThe new MyCharlie site is here. We tried it out.The MBTA's new website for CharlieCards has some issues with the login process and confusing instructions. Users may mistakenly sign up instead of logging in, leading to incorrect password notifications. Creating a new account with the same email address can grant access to the old account on the new site. [ more ]