MBTA Orange Line work, planned for next month, to be rescheduled
Last week, the MBTA rescheduled work that was set to begin this past weekend.
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MBTA completes 12-day full-access closure on Green Line C branch
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has successfully completed the 12-day full-access closure on the Green Line C Branch, delivering critical safety and dependability improvements across the branch.
114-year-old rail bridge in Mass. marked for demolition, replacement
The Comeau Bridge in Haverhill, Mass., now has its days numbered.
Bells & Whistles—Crumbling rail bridge feeds crumbling relationship
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MBTA makes prompt response to FTA safety concerns
On July 14, the MBTA reported on its progress to address ongoing safety concerns raised during a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Safety Management Inspection (SMI) last month.
MBTA crews finish Green Line B Branch work, shift to C Branch
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has completed the 12-day closure on the Green Line B Branch, accomplishing infrastructure work that will improve safety and reliability on the line.
Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line improvement work to take place July 16
The news wire has been filled with reports about transit systems substituting bus service for rail service so that repair, replacement, and upgrades can be completed on rail transit lines. The MBTA has announced another project where buses will replace trains while work is being done.
MBTA will improve signal and control systems over next several months
MBTA will be working on the railroad this summer.
MBTA announces Green and Orange Line service disruption due to structural concerns
With the safety of riders and employees as its top priority, the MBTA is making immediate changes to Orange and Green Line service as a result of the private construction project at the Government Center Garage.
MBTA in hot water with FTA
MBTA and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities have been called out by the Federal Transit Administration for safety violations.
While parts for safety system sit in Germany, FTA’s safety probe of MBTA’s safety management continues; another accident on June 1
While investigators are on-site trying to figure out what caused a crash on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line on June 1, the company behind the installation of a new safety package was explaining why parts are thousands of miles away in Germany.
Reaching 75% design completion, Green Line’s D Branch closer to being fully accessible
MBTA’s Green Line D Branch is well on it’s way to being completely accessible.
MBTA board approves capital investment plan for fiscal years 2023-2027
The MTBA board has approved a new capital investment plan.
Watch: MBTA’s Codman Yard Expansion project advances, construction by late 2022
MBTA is upgrading Codman Yard.
MBTA launches Small Business Enterprise Program
The MBTA has officially launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for construction, an effort to promote, create, and sustain capital programs construction business opportunities at the MBTA for small businesses as well as stimulate the Massachusetts economy by providing sustained revenue opportunities to local small businesses.
MBTA plan reallocates $500 million to support critical capital investments
These one-time funds allow the T to accelerate safety investments, advance important workforce and retention opportunities, promote major bus initiatives, and more.
MBTA completes Green Line D Branch track and signal replacement project
The MBTA announced the completion of the Green Line D Branch Track and Signal Replacement Project, enhancing safety, reliability, and resilience.
South Coast Rail fall update
The South Coast Rail will offer a reliable transit connection between Southeastern Massachusetts and Boston. Phase 1 will provide riders with a one-seat trip between Boston and Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford for the first time since the late 1950s.
MBTA completes E Branch construction
MBTA has completed a marathon work effort on the Green Line E Branch.
MBTA continues 28-day E Branch accelerated construction
Track replacement and other improvements are on schedule for completion by Aug. 29.