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We're hosting a North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement - Opportunity Fair. Join to explore how small, local, diverse businesses + individual attendees can pursue opportunities with the design-builder. 🗓️October 26 ⏰8:30am-12pm 📍10 Park Plaza, Boston ℹ️mbta.com/events/2026-10-26/o…
The North Station Draw One Bridge with one span up in the air and the other down with a train crossing over it on the Charles River.

ALT The North Station Draw One Bridge with one span up in the air and the other down with a train crossing over it on the Charles River.

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We're speeding things up across more of the Orange Line. 55mph is also now the top speed between North Station & Assembly, expanding on last year's speed increases to Oak Grove. We're continuously improving to provide faster travel & save our riders time. mbta.com/news/2026-10-18/mbt…

Orange Line Expands 55 MPH Top Speed

55mph is now the Orange Line's top speed between North Station and Assembly, expanding upon last year's speed increases to Oak Grove.

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In November, service diversions will occur on Green, Red & Blue lines, & @MBTA_CR Franklin/Foxboro, Framingham/Worcester, Needham, Greenbush, Kingston, Stoughton & Haverhill lines. Projects include track & signal modernization, #TAccess upgrades & more. ℹ️mbta.com/news/2026-10-16/mbt…
A rail worker welding rail on the Red Line tracks behind a work truck as a Red Line train passes on the other tracks.

ALT A rail worker welding rail on the Red Line tracks behind a work truck as a Red Line train passes on the other tracks.

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🎃Headed to Salem for Haunted Happenings? Take the T & avoid the scary traffic. We added extra @MBTA_CR service to Salem & encourage riders to buy $10 weekend passes for unlimited Commuter Rail travel on Saturday & Sunday. Follow our dedicated guide: mbta.com/Salem
The Bewitched statue in downtown Salem with visitors walking on the sidewalks.

ALT The Bewitched statue in downtown Salem with visitors walking on the sidewalks.

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From 1908-1917, public transit continued to expand both underground with subway tunnels & above with elevated railways, forming the foundation of today's rapid transit lines. Watch Part 2 of History of the T series as we count down to our 130th anniversary celebration in 2027.

History of the T (Part 2): 1908-1917

In Part 2 of History of the T, we look at how public transit expanded underground and above, forming the foundation of today's subway system. Follow along for our 130th anniversary in 2027.

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The MBTA Board of Directors will hold a hybrid meeting on Thursday, October 22, at 10:00 AM. The public is invited to join via: • In-person: State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston • Vimeo • Zoom Agenda and view links will be posted here: mbta.com/events/2026-10-22/b…
The MBTA Board of Directors seated behind tables in an u-shape with a projector screen on the wall behind them.

ALT The MBTA Board of Directors seated behind tables in an u-shape with a projector screen on the wall behind them.

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The MBTA Board of Directors Safety, Health & Environment Subcommittee is holding its meeting today, October 15, at 11:00 AM. Watch live via: • Vimeo: vimeo.com/event/6225881 • Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8247848221… For event details and meeting agenda, visit: mbta.com/events/2026-10-15/b…
MBTA Board of Directors Safety, Health & Environment Subcommittee Live Streaming Meeting.

ALT MBTA Board of Directors Safety, Health & Environment Subcommittee Live Streaming Meeting.

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The MBTA Board of Directors Audit & Finance Subcommittee is holding its meeting today, October 15, at 9:00 AM. Watch live via: • Vimeo: vimeo.com/event/6225869 • Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8118632387… For complete event details and the agenda, visit: mbta.com/events/2026-10-15/b…
MBTA Board of Directors Audit & Finance Subcommittee Live Streaming Meeting.

ALT MBTA Board of Directors Audit & Finance Subcommittee Live Streaming Meeting.

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#TAccess upgrades are coming to Newtonville @MBTA_CR station. This fall, we aim to begin early action work to prep the site, relocate utilities & install retaining walls, making way for future fully accessible, high-level side platforms with elevators. ℹ️mbta.com/NewtonCR
A design rendering of Newtonville Commuter Rail station with elevators and a covered walkway over the tracks below.

ALT A design rendering of Newtonville Commuter Rail station with elevators and a covered walkway over the tracks below.

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Over 500 users successfully enrolled on the first day of our Car-Free Seniors program. During the pilot, Massachusetts residents age 75 and older, who no longer drive, can apply for free fares to travel across bus, subway, ferry, and @MBTA_CR services. ℹ️mbta.com/news/2026-10-14/ove…
An older woman holding a CharlieCard in front of a fare vending machine.

ALT An older woman holding a CharlieCard in front of a fare vending machine.

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