News

March 8, 2024

MBTA and MassDOT Recommend Extending Silver Line 3 from Chelsea to Orange Line’s Sullivan Square Station

This is a recommendation as part of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis. The full report can be found at mbta.com/SLX.

February 23, 2024

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

Service changes are planned on the Green, Red, Orange, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, Framingham/Worcester, Haverhill, and Newburyport/Rockport lines.

February 16, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Expedited Critical Track Work on Red Line, Removes 8 Speed Restrictions

Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Red Line service was suspended between Alewife and Harvard stations for 10 days from February 5-14.

February 14, 2024

REMINDER: Shuttle Buses Replace Green Line from Copley to Babcock Street, Cleveland Circle, and Brookline Hills on February 20-March 8 for Critical Track Work

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Green Line closure previously announced on January 19. This service change is in place while crews perform work as part of the Track Improvement Program, which will improve reliability, alleviate safety-related speed restrictions, and provide a safer ride.

February 2, 2024

MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis Ask Passengers to “Share the Love” During February

Announce second annual "Share the Love" sweepstakes event.

January 30, 2024

REMINDER: Shuttle Buses Replace Red Line from Alewife to Harvard on February 5-14 for Critical Track Work

Shuttle buses are also extended to Park Street during the evenings beginning at approximately 8:45 PM during the same time period. This service change is in place while crews perform work as part of the Track Improvement Program, which will alleviate speed restrictions along the line.

January 29, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Expedited Critical Track Work on Green Line, Removes 16 Speed Restrictions

Crews accomplished this critical work during shutdowns on the B branch from Babcock Street to Kenmore, on the E branch between Heath Street and Copley, and in the downtown area between Kenmore and North Station for 10 days from January 3-12 and for 13 days from January 16-28.

January 25, 2024

Making Transit More Affordable: MBTA Proposes Low-Income Fare Program to Benefit Riders in 170+ Communities, Public Comment Now Open

Proposed fare changes would also make the $10 Weekend Commuter Rail Pass permanently expanded to include holidays and eliminate change tickets. Riders and the public are encouraged to learn more at mbta.com/2024FareChanges.

January 19, 2024

February Service Changes Update: MBTA to Continue Repair Work to Improve and Deliver More Reliable Service

Service changes are planned on the Red, Orange, Green, Fitchburg Commuter Rail, and Lowell Commuter Rail lines.

December 29, 2023

MBTA Bids Farewell to 2023 and Welcomes the New Year with Momentum: Infrastructure Investments, Workforce Growth, and with Improvements in Commuter Rail Ridership

T expresses gratitude for riders' patience and resilience; recognizes frontline workforce responsible for day-to-day operations.