Posts Tagged ‘ Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ’

Vote Today on Commuter Rail Link to Providence Airport

Vote Today on Commuter Rail Link to Providence Airport

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, which operates Boston metro area commuter rail, is set to vote on extending commuter service to T.F. Green Airport. Tentative schedules show a travel time from Boston's South Station to the airport of one hour and fifteen minutes, which is dependent on skipping some local stops on the route.
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Google Transit Maps for Boston Unveiled

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On Thursday, Google Maps announced the MBTA, the Boston Transit system, would now appear on Google Maps. This includes commuter rail, subway, bus and ferry schedules. We think this is wonderful. Anything that adds to the ability of riders to take public transportation is a good thing. But not everyone is happy...
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Safety Improvements Recommended for Boston’s Green Line

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A power outage forced MBTA officials to close down parts of the Green Line on Saturday. The problem was caused by an overhead cable near Arlington Station. At least one trolley was evacuated through the tunnels during the two hours the service was shut down.
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