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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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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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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 28, 2025

How MBTA Uses Podcasting to Build Trust

In this conversation from a recent episode of METROspectives, Andrew Cassidy, Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement, discusses how the podcast came to be, the challenges of building it with a small team, and why it resonates with riders and employees alike.

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An MBTA Orange Line passenger train driving through a station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 25, 2025

Boston's MBTA Orange Line Reaches 55 MPH for First Time

Due to track upgrades, MBTA Orange Line trains will faster than before.

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An MBTA fare engagement representative looks on while a woman pays for her subway fare.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 22, 2025

Boston's MBTA To Launch Fare Checks This September

The agency's fare engagement representatives will issue warnings and citations to ensure a consistent fare payment systemwide.

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