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Some electric news from the #MBTA: Authority to solicit bids for electric locomotives for the Providence Line
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/some-electric-news-mbta-authority-solicit-bids-electric-locomotives

Thoughts on the latest #MBTA changes:
Glad to see another bus to Assembly. That area lacks connectivity to anything other than the orange line. The Volo social leagues there will benefit having a one seat ride from Longwood & Kendall for sure.
That said, existing CT2 riders lose out. More stops and no additional frequency means their commutes get longer.
I’m excited for it to be easier to get to Arlington on the 87. That’s a trip I might consider more often now.

The #MBTA has announced the next rollout of the bus network redesign, which starts April 5th. Looks like CT2 is gone, replaced with an extended 85 to Assembly in #Somerville,
The 40/50 combo in #Roslindale is getting split up, and the 350 to #Burlington gets an extra stop

#Boston #Cambridge

https://www.mbta.com/service-changes/spring-2026-better-bus-network-service-changes

Some councilors say proposed center bus lanes on Blue Hill Avenue are a potential civil-rights violation
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/some-councilors-say-proposed-center-bus-lanes-blue-hill-avenue-are

#Boston #Roxbury #Dorchester #Mattapan #MBTA #bospoli

Some councilors say proposed center bus lanes on Blue Hill Avenue are a potential civil-rights violation
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/some-councilors-say-proposed-center-bus-lanes-blue-hill-avenue-are

#Boston #Roxbury #Mattapan #Dorchester #MBTA #bospoli

I just got picked up by a ghost train inbound at Salem

no announcements, not on the maps, my app didn't know about it, not scheduled, no dwelling at stops, etc

saving me about... ten minutes?

like there is a real train 10 minutes behind us

I have no idea

#MBTA

Who turned down the draw distance! #Boston #MBTA

Snowy scene looking off the Red Line in Boston toward Back Bay. There's a a vague hint that some buildings might be there, but it's mostly white out.

Blue Line service was cut short due to problems at Airport
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/blue-line-service-was-cut-short-due-problems-airport

#MBTA #Boston

#MBTA to remain on reduced schedules on Tuesday; Healey asks neighboring states for snow-removal help
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/mbta-remain-reduced-schedules-tuesday-healey-asks-neighboring-states

To celebrate a snow day, here's some live music on trains. I'd welcome submissions of recordings from the #MBTA. First off, a DJ set from Mumbai: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMeu...

Playing a DJ set in the Mumbai...

Colohan added the #MBTA is deploying "rail-borne jet snow blowers," a.k.a. Snowzilla.

We're now going to go around all day just repeating: Rail-borne jet snow blowers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuBrtGRHFfs

#MBTA will operate on weekend sked tomorrow, but Mattapan line replaced by buses and all ferries canceled due to wind, but try to stay home anyway. Further adjustments might be needed Tues., T COO Ryan Colohan, not in a fleece, says.

1980 GE General Electric Motors MBTA Boston Rapid Transit Advertisement.
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#MBTA #PublicTransportation #Advertisement #GeneralElectric #Trolleys #Boston @universalhub

This print advertisement documents Boston’s transit history in two eras. The upper illustration depicts the opening period of the Tremont Street Subway in 1897, recognized as the first subway in the United States. The scene is set at the Boston Public Gardens incline portal. Overhead signs read “Boston Public Gardens” and “Tremont St.” An open electric streetcar marked “Crosstown – Public Gardens” stands at the platform. The car number 1752 is visible on the front panel. The streetcar features open sides, longitudinal seating, and a motorman standing at the front controls. The platform canopy is supported by columns and lit by round globe lamps. Passengers are shown in period clothing typical of the late 19th century.

The printed headline states: “1897 – Boston Opens First U.S. Subway With Cars Using General Electric Propulsion Equipment.” The accompanying text explains that Boston built the subway to relieve downtown congestion and that the cars used General Electric propulsion systems.

In the lower right corner, a circa 1980 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Blue Line rapid transit car is shown at an underground station. A sign above the platform reads “Escalator to Airport Bus.” The caption text notes that Hawker Siddeley built rapid transit cars equipped with General Electric motors and controls.

Orange Line bag thieves sought
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/orange-line-bag-thieves-sought

#MBTA #Boston #crime

Surveillance photos of thieves, one in a beige jacket, other in a dark jacket, both with bags they just stole

Food fights: Squashed food leads to brawl at JFK/UMass; mozzarella stick flung in Somerville
https://www.universalhub.com/crime/2026/food-fights-squashed-food-leads-brawl-jfkumass-mozzarella-stick

#MBTA #Dorchester #Boston #crime

@universalhub any idea why the orange line for the last two weeks has a slow zone between mass ave and ruggles in both directions? There is no public info found #mbta #transit #orangeline

Oh say can you see: There's track pain in Quincy
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/oh-say-can-you-see-track-pain-quincy

#MBTA #RedLine

Think #MBTA delay times can't get any higher? Watch as the Red Line catches on fire.
Cc: @universalhub

why does the North Station Green/Orange train hall smell like farts

same farts every day for the past couple of months

never used to smell like farts

#MBTA #BostonMA

#MBTA

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