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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2019

Keolis partners with group to train service dogs on commuter rail

Exposes dogs to various sights, sounds and smells that they need to ignore as they maintain focus on their human partners.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2019

FRA approves MBTA's PTC program extension to 2020

Work to install PTC infrastructure on the MBTA Commuter Rail network is in various stages of completion and testing on each line.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2019

MBTA expands Boston’s electric hybrid footprint with New Flyer buses

Since 2002, New Flyer has delivered over 750 buses to MBTA, including diesel-electric hybrids and CNG buses.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

MBTA, Keolis revive $10 weekend commuter rail pilot

The special fare is available from the first train on Saturday to the last train on Sunday and may be used across all zones and all lines.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

MBTA orders 200 electric-hybrid systems from BAE Systems

The company is delivering its Series-ER system with a higher capacity battery to help Massachusetts reduce emissions and noise pollution on its transit bus routes.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

MBTA, CRRC roll out first pair of Orange Line railcars

Features crash-energy management, LCD monitors for customer information, and wireless train-to-wayside communications.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

MBTA GM leaving post after 15 months

MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board Vice Chair Steve Poftak will succeed Luis Ramirez as the new GM.

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ArticlesNovember 16, 2018

The 'Genius' Idea for Improving Rail Signaling Accuracy

Ultra-Wideband can provide five-centimeter accuracy location for all cars in the tunnels with very low cost to deploy.  

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

MassDOT issues RFP for transit action plan

The Lynn, Massachusetts study is anticipated to begin early next year and will include opportunities to create and improve access to transit locations and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2018

MBTA launches rebranded corporate pass program

The agency also launched a rebranded and easier-to-navigate program website.

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