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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2009

MBTA to provide real-time arrival info

New Passenger and Train Information System (PTIS) includes the ability to precisely locate each train and calculate minute-accurate train arrival times to LED signs at all stations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

MBTA equips rail fleet with defibrillators

To date, more than thirty Automated External Defibrillators have been installed on trains to protect passenger safety. The entire fleet will be equipped by the end of spring.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

METRO Briefs

Motorcoach company loaning insurance. Charter service selling luxury inauguration train trip. Fare hackers team with MBTA.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2008

MBTA expands Wi-Fi service

Under the expansion project, of the MBTA’s 410 coaches, 258 will eventually be equipped with wireless Internet. By spring 2009, at least two coaches per train set on all 13 lines will be Wi-Fi ready.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2008

MBTA to use pay-by-phone service at select stations

Customers will be able to create an account using their mobile phone number and a credit/debit card, and have their parking fee automatically deducted from their account.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2008

METRO Briefs

MBTA to pilot seatless railcars. Politicians, advocates react to MTA panel plan. Charlotte exec: rail success overshadows problems.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2008

MBTA names MacMillan new police chief

He is the first person in MBTA Transit Police history that has risen through the ranks to become chief.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

METRO Briefs

Bus shelter built using soda bottles. Light rail station promised to open on time. Judge rejects MBTA injunction request.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2008

MBTA receives New Flyer buses

New Flyer has delivered a new fleet of Emission Control Diesel (ECD) buses to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2008

MBTA to add bike racks

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will install approximately 1,000 more bike racks at stations throughout its system and announce its second commuter rail bike coach during Bay State Bike Week.

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