South Station Commuter Rail Fare Gates Out of Service
A little more than a month after they first went into use, the fare gates at South Station are now covered with tarps and shrink wrap.
MBTA Budget Fix Could Be Even Tougher Sell in 2026
At first blush, the latest budget crunch forecast at the MBTA looks like déjà vu all over again, to borrow Yogi Berra’s famous phrasing.
Biz Leaders Have Transpo Funding on 2026 To-Do List
Business leaders in Massachusetts are starting to call attention to the impending expiration of federal transportation funding, and urging the Legislature to act this spring.
MBTA’s New Red Line Cars Hit By Factory Furloughs
The manufacturer under contract to build the MBTA’s new Red Line fleet will furlough nearly half its workforce in Massachusetts this spring as subway car shells from China remain detained at U.S. ports.
Mass. Transportation Plans Are Working – and Must Continue
Last year, state leaders set specific priorities and followed through. But as we begin 2026, we should not confuse incremental progress for long-term success.
Everett Inks Deal to Fund Commuter Rail Station
Everett’s new mayor is standing behind a deal his predecessor clinched just hours before leaving office, letting a pair of hotels and new transit infrastructure move forward.
Commuter Rail Fare Gates Go Live at South Station
Last week, commuter rail passengers started to have to tap or scan their train tickets to enter the track area at South Station, as the MBTA began a major change in fare collection operations.
T Says Weekend Ridership Nearly Back to 2019 Levels
The MBTA is experiencing “a monumental comeback story” in the eyes of its leadership, as safety and ridership statistics continue to improve despite delays in new train deliveries.
Orange Line Extension to Roslindale Attracting Attention
The Massachusetts House last week gave initial approval to studying extending the MBTA’s Orange Line south to Roslindale Village, which would bring core train service to areas seeing new housing investments.
Newton’s Riverside Development Re-Approved, with More Homes
Nearly 20 years after development on the site was first proposed, Newton city councilors delivered nearly unanimous approval for 753 homes on the parking lots next to the MBTA’s Riverside station.
Formal Development Proposals Sought for Woburn Transit Hub
State agencies are testing the potential for a major development next to a transportation hub in Woburn after receiving multiple responses to a preliminary round seeking to gauge interest.
Noise Wall Study, Roundabouts Included in Riverside Mitigation Package
A 753-unit housing development that would provide a multi-million-dollar mitigation package is up for approval by Newton officials next week.
Drawbridge, Green Line Investments Top Narrower MBTA Capital Plan
You don’t have to read between the lines too closely to see the more constrained approach MBTA officials want to take to construction projects and big-ticket maintenance in the near future in its capital investment plan.
Driscoll Cites Mass. as ‘Model’ at National Transit Conference
Before a national audience of transit leaders on Monday, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll offered an optimistic rebranding of Massachusetts’ troubled public transit systems.
Warnings, Fines Coming Soon for MBTA Fare Evaders
Scofflaws take notice: The MBTA announced Thursday it will launch a renewed effort to collect subway fares with written warnings and fines of up to $150 early next month.
MBTA Set to Buy Anheuser-Busch Plant for Electric Buses
The MBTA has agreed to acquire a former Anheuser-Busch warehouse near Wellington Circle to house its fleet of electric buses.
MBTA Dips Toe Back Into Late-Night Subway Service
Nine years after pulling the plug on a prior weekend late-night service program, the MBTA this month will begin running all subways and several popular bus routes about an hour longer into the night.
Eng Confident ‘Challenges’ to Delivery of New MBTA Trains Will Be Resolved
The head of the MBTA is “very confident” the Chinese manufacturer building new Red and Orange Line trains will be able to fulfill federal requests for information that have reportedly delayed delivery of new cars to the United States.
Feds Charge Five with Faking Inspections After Tip-Off from MBTA
Federal prosecutors say four ex-MBTA workers and one...
Signals, Big Bus Lanes Headline T’s 5-Year Investment Plan
MBTA overseers on Tuesday unanimously approved the latest five-year plan to invest in systemwide improvements, embracing a $9.8 billion roadmap that one watchdog group called a “nuts and bolts” approach.
