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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2019

MBTA to add 80 bi-level coaches for commuter rail

Will replace single-level coaches, address an immediate need for vehicles, and provide a more efficient way to add capacity.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2019

MBTA begins replacement of Chelsea Commuter Rail Station

Serving the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line, the current station is inconvenient for transfers to other modes of service.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2019

How Reverse Commutes Can Help Reshape Rail Ridership

Keolis and the MBTA partnered on a revenue-incentive agreementthat includes an integrated, first-of-its-kind marketing campaign to increase ridership through reverse commuting and leisure travel.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2019

MBTA announces plan to accelerate rail system upgrades

The move will deliver benefits to riders significantly faster and allow T crews to undertake multiple projects at the same time as opposed to performing projects one after the other.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2019

MBTA celebrates launch of first battery-electric buses

The BEBs are powered by both rear-axle and center-axle electric motors to enhance safe operation during the winter months.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2019

TNCs divert riders from public transit, cost MBTA $20 million: Study

Analysis shows ride-hailing companies add traffic, reduce MBTA ridership, and increase greenhouse gas emissions across region.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2019

MBTA accelerates rail signal repairs after derailment

Red Line recovery work is expected to continue through the summer to gradually restore impacted portions of the Red Line to full service.

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NewsJune 3, 2019

Boston's Commuter Rail Revived Through Rehab

Since Keolis began operation of the commuter rail system, it has worked with the MBTA to revitalize its aging fleet, improve track and infrastructure, and boost revenue and ridership.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2019

MBTA program uses AI to deliver info to blind, low-vision users

Aira connects blind or low-vision users with highly trained sighted agents who provide visual information about the user’s surroundings.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2019

MBTA to overhaul 27 more Commuter Rail locomotives

The program consists of completely rebuilding and refurbishing the F40 models with additional upgrades.

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