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MBTA Tells Riders to Expect Faster Speeds on Subways and Buses

The T aims to increase subway speeds on the Braintree branch of the Red Line to 50 mph within the next few days, and to 55 mph on the Malden and Medford segments of the Orange Line later this year.

January 27, 2025

Gov. Healey Budget Proposal Fixes MBTA Deficit With Fair Share Funding

"This is a game-changer for the agency," said MBTA General Manager Phil Eng.

January 14, 2025

How Massachusetts Funds Transit (Not Just the T)

A guide to how Massachusetts state government finances public transit service across the Commonwealth.

January 10, 2025

MBTA’s ‘Draw One’ Construction Will Last 8 Years, Per Environmental Filings

The project will close the North Bank Bridge – a busy bike and pedestrian connection between Cambridge and Charlestown – for up to two weeks at a time during the first phase of construction.

December 9, 2024

Worcester Line Trains Will Get Shorter – But Also More Frequent

"We’re looking to move to 30-minute train service on the Worcester main line in the next year or so," says Lynsey Heffernan, the MBTA's Chief of Policy & Strategic Planning.

December 9, 2024