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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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Officials and community advocates cut a purple ribbon at Franklin Station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2025

Boston's MBTA Celebrates Accessibility Upgrade at Franklin Station

The agency's innovative mini-high platform design brings level boarding to the Franklin/Foxboro Commuter Rail.

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A purple commuter train at the North Wilmington Station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 6, 2025

Boston's MBTA Celebrates New North Wilmington Station

The new North Wilmington Station enhances accessibility, safety, and sustainability with modern amenities, community-driven design, and eco-conscious construction.

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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 7, 2023

Partnership Bringing Library to Transit During Mass Tunnel Closure

The free digital content will be offered at more than 50 subway, bus, ferry, and commuter rail locations.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 14, 2023

Video Program to Help Seniors Access Transit in Massachusetts

The videos and materials provided feature local community volunteers and other transportation advocates. They were developed using grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 2, 2022

MBTA Board Awards Contract for Type 10 'Supercars'

The new Green Line Type 10 supercar will be 40 feet longer than the Green Line vehicles in use today.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

MBTA equips high-ridership bus stops with real-time info tech

The solar-powered electronic ink (E Ink) signs, located at 18 bus stops in several Boston neighborhoods, provides stop-specific info.

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ArticlesOctober 7, 2019

Cost-Cutting Strategies for Your Paratransit Program

Transit agencies must provide a multimodal, door-to-door solution for all their riders. In doing this, they can reduce paratransit costs, improve ridership, and remove inefficient fixed routes.

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