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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 18, 2012

MBTA converts station, tunnel into training facility

Using grant money from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), MBTA will convert the Oak Street railway into a “mock” train station to carry out drills, which will also be accessible to emergency responders from all surrounding cities and towns.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2012

Poll: 40% support state bailout for MBTA

The statewide results, which showed 34% of respondents opposed using state dollars to plug the transit system’s budget gap and 26% were undecided or did not know, came as a surprise to analysts, who expected wider opposition to state intervention.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2012

D.C. Metro launches anti-sexual harassment campaign

The first phase of the campaign includes an online portal for customers to report incidents to Metro Transit Police, along with improved data tracking of incidents.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2012

MBTA turns station into emergency training facility

Using federal grant money, the facility will turn the Oak Street railway into a "mock" train station to carry out drills, which will also be accessible to emergency responders from all surrounding cities and towns.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2012

Bill proposes free rides for Boston rail users

MBTA would not be allowed to charge passengers if train departs 20 minutes or more after their originally scheduled departure time.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2012

Mass. commuter rail system sets efficiency record

Recorded the highest rates of punctuality for any February. The agency invested in technologies that deal directly with snow removal, constructed a “Truck Stop” for commuter trains; realigned its management structure; and hired new conductors and engineers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2012

Honolulu narrows list to former MBTA chief

Grabauskas, also a former state transportation secretary, was appointed by Mitt Romney and forced to resign from the T in 2009.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2012

Documentary shows MBTA overnight work dangers

“Boston Under: After Hours,” a 44-minute film available on YouTube, follows the agency’s night crew through its shift, as workers deal with the challenges and dangers of the job.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2012

MBTA’s proposed commuter rail changes anger riders

Meeting attendees said that planned service cuts and fare increases of up to 40%, designed to eliminate $169 million in debt, present a “major hardship.”

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2012

MBTA partners for real-time pilot

The real-time text message pilot will be expanded to additional MBTA bus routes and commuter rail trains in the coming weeks.

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