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New flood barriers being installed outside the Aquarium MBTA station on the Boston waterfront

MBTA Flood Resiliency Projects Face Major Test As Henri Approaches

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 20, 2021 | No Comments

Forecasters say that Henri could bring up to 8 inches of rainfall to parts of the state, plus sustained high winds and storm surges that could flood low-lying areas along the coast.

A new Orange Line train at Assembly Station in summer 2019. Courtesy of the MBTA.

After a 6-Month Hiatus, New Orange Line Trains Are Back On Track

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 20, 2021 | No Comments

One of the T’s new Orange Line trains was back on the rails this morning to carry passengers for the first time since a March 16 incident in which one of the new trains derailed near Wellington station. “One of the new Orange Line trains was returned to service this morning,” MBTA spokesperson Joe Pesaturo […]

New Green Line tracks and fresh pavement on the future Community Path, pictured from Cross Street in Somerville, looking northwest towards the McGrath Highway, on July 30, 2021.

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Recent Streetsblog MASS posts about MBTA

MBTA Flood Resiliency Projects Face Major Test As Henri Approaches

After a 6-Month Hiatus, New Orange Line Trains Are Back On Track

Green Line Extension Update: Trains Arrive in Somerville

Green Line Crash Highlights Need For Overdue Automated Braking System

State House Update: Lawmakers Override Gov. Baker’s Transit Budget Veto

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