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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2026

MBTA Wraps Up 2025 with Strong Improvements Across the System

From more frequent service to accessibility upgrades to safety progress, and more, the agency now heads into 2026 with continued momentum in its charge to deliver a quality public transit experience for the general riding public.

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Commuter rail riders wait on a station platform.
Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2026

MBTA Activates New Commuter Rail Fare Gates at Boston’s South Station

Commuter rail fare gates are being introduced to passengers incrementally, with more fare gates expected to be in service following testing.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Boston's MBTA Advances Three Teams in Rail Operations Bid

The agency’s current Operating Agreement for managing, operating, and maintaining the Commuter Rail system will expire on June 30, 2027.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2025

Boston's MBTA Marks Major Milestone in Daniels-Finegold Settlement

After 19 years of steady progress under the 2006 Settlement Agreement, the MBTA has met a substantial portion of its obligations, allowing the court-appointed independent monitor, Judge Patrick King, to conclude his oversight.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2025

MBTA Replaces 28 Miles of Rail Ahead of Battery-Electric Train Plans

On December 1, the Fairmount Line will return to its regular schedule, with 30-minute service throughout most of the day.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2025

MBTA Approves $850M in Funding to Enhance Safety, Reliability

The funding, stemming from a state transportation fund, will improve safety and reliability across the MBTA system.

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Officials and community advocates cut a purple ribbon at Franklin Station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2025

Boston's MBTA Celebrates Accessibility Upgrade at Franklin Station

The agency's innovative mini-high platform design brings level boarding to the Franklin/Foxboro Commuter Rail.

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A purple commuter train at the North Wilmington Station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 6, 2025

Boston's MBTA Celebrates New North Wilmington Station

The new North Wilmington Station enhances accessibility, safety, and sustainability with modern amenities, community-driven design, and eco-conscious construction.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2025

MBTA Joins Federal Renewable Fuel Standard Program

The RFSII program, administered by the EPA in cooperation with the DOA and DOE, requires that a specific volume of renewable fuel be used to replace or reduce the quantity of fossil fuel in transportation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2025

Boston's MBTA Launches New App and Online Portal for Paratransit Riders

The new tools provide customers with better flexibility in scheduling trips, updating some account information, adding funds to their accounts, and tracking their trips — all features that customers have requested, said MBTA officials.

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