How the MBTA is using AI to speed up bus travel times
The technology allows a bus approaching a green light to ping the traffic signal to hold the light just a bit longer — akin to calling ahead for someone to keep an elevator door open.
Merrimack Valley Transit first in state to be permanently fare-free
The Merrimack Valley Transit’s advisory board voted unanimously 15-0, with one abstention, to adopt the fare-free policy ...
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Keolis, MBTA begin procurement to electrify Fairmount Line
Keolis’ proposed plan to electrify the Fairmount Line was approved by the MBTA Board of Directors in July 2024. Since the plan was approved, the MBTA and Keolis have been working to finalize contract ...
Shuttle service continues as NTSB investigates Green Line crash, derailment
A train with five passengers onboard struck a stationary train that was out of service Sunday at the East Somerville MBTA Station.
Orange line service resumes after small fire on track, MBTA officials say
Orange Line service has resumed in the area of Tufts Medical Center after a small fire broke out on the track on Saturday ...
Shuttle buses continue to replace some MBTA Green Line service after crash
A train on the MBTA's Green Line collided with an out-of-service train at a station in Somerville early Sunday morning.