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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Mass Pike construction underway as lane closures cause major disruptions for drivers
Construction on the Mass Pike near the Newton-Weston town line in Massachusetts is now underway, backing up traffic as the highway is down to one lane in both directions. Saturday morning, as expected, traffic conditions were already shown as slow on the Mass 511 map. MassDOT has closed a 2-mile stretch of the Pike from Weston to Newton, leaving only one lane open in each direction. It's all part of a massive bridge replacement project by the I-95 interchange. The lane closures this weekend start at Friday, May 30 at 9 p.m. and last through Monday, June 2 at 5 a.m. Residual delays could extend into the Monday morning commute, transportation officials said. The bridge construction impacts the Commuter Rail as well, shutting down part of the Worcester Line. Shuttle buses will replace trains between Framingham and South Station.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MBTA announces commuter rail schedule change to allow major rail replacement
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will soon launch an extensive rail replacement project covering 30 miles of tracks in Boston, forcing schedule changes for one commuter rail line. The $12 million project will replace all rail on the Fairmount Line of the commuter rail, going 'well beyond the amount of rail replacement work typically done in a year,' the MBTA said. It will set up the T to introduce battery-electric trains to the Fairmount Line in 2028, a milestone for the state to meet its goal of eliminating carbon emissions from public transit. But to accomplish that work in a timely manner, the MBTA must limit service on the Fairmount Line from June 2 through the fall. The line will run with reduced service from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and weekends until the work is completed. The Fairmount Line provides service from South Station to Hyde Park, Boston's southernmost neighborhood, winding primarily through Dorchester and Mattapan on the way. It serves approximately 4,000 riders daily during the workweek, according to data from the public transit advocacy group TransitMatters. While construction is underway, work crews will also deep clean and power wash all stations along the Fairmount Line, remove graffiti, clear trash and brush from the tracks, and improve water drainage. Passengers can take nearby bus routes for alternate service, the MBTA said. On weekends through the fall, the T also said three inbound trains and four outbound trains on the Franklin Line will operate on the Northeast Corridor route between Readville and South Station, instead of taking their normal route on the Fairmount Line. A separate schedule change will also come on June 2 when construction ends on the Lowell and Newburyport/Rockport lines of the commuter rail. The T plans to return midday trains to the schedules for both lines. The Lowell Line schedule change allowed for the reconstruction of Winchester Center Station, which is expected to reopen in early June. On the Newburyport/Rockport Line, the T said it focused on track and other infrastructure upgrades. MBTA Orange Line floods during nor'easter; shuts down service Foxboro MBTA commuter rail station work rushing to be ready by FIFA games Mass. man struck and killed by Commuter Rail train remembered as 'dear and humble' Berated, spat on, and even stabbed: Can a new bill stop assaults on bus and train drivers? Your MBTA Commuter Rail train may now run on vegetable oil Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
MBTA Orange Line floods during nor'easter; shuts down service
A long stretch of the MBTA's Orange Line was shut down for roughly four hours Thursday, after a nor'easter that brought heavy rain to Massachusetts caused flooding along the subway line. The MBTA first reported the flood conditions at the Ruggles station in Roxbury at 6:50 p.m., telling commuters that shuttle buses would replace service from Ruggles to Forest Hills, the end of the line. But by around 8:30 p.m., the T had shut down Orange Line service between North Station and Forest Hills. Shuttle buses replaced service between Back Bay and Forest Hills in Jamaica Plain, and riders were encouraged to use the Green Line to replace service downtown. The T also ran shuttles between Back Bay and Copley. Regular service between North Station and Back Bay resumed around 10:20 p.m., and the transit agency reported the delay had cleared by 11 p.m. The delays prompted some to voice their frustration on X. "Why are you so bad at everything?" wrote one user. 'Do better,' added another. Foxboro MBTA commuter rail station work rushing to be ready by FIFA games Mass. man struck and killed by Commuter Rail train remembered as 'dear and humble' Berated, spat on, and even stabbed: Can a new bill stop assaults on bus and train drivers? Your MBTA Commuter Rail train may now run on vegetable oil Ethics Commission accuses retired MBTA manager of violating conflict of interest law Read the original article on MassLive.
Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
What's open and closed on Memorial Day in Boston
Businesses Retail stores : Open, but subject to owners' discretion. Liquor stores : Allowed to open after noon on Memorial Day, but subject to owners' discretion. Supermarkets : Most will be open with a few exceptions including Bars, taverns : Open. Government Federal offices : Closed. Public schools : Closed. State, county, municipal offices : Closed. State, municipal courts : Closed. Massachusetts RMV : Closed. Services Banks : Closed, but online banking and ATM services will still be available. Post offices : Closed, including FedEx and UPS. No mail will be delivered May 26 and pick up services will not be available. Public libraries : Closed, including all Boston Public Library locations. Advertisement Trash : Trash and recycling pickups will be delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, Parking: Parking meters are free. Street cleaning: Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule. Boston Centers for Youth & Families: Closed. Transportation Subway: The Buses: All bus lines will operate on a Sunday schedule. The RIDE: The RIDE will operate on a Saturday schedule. Commuter Rail: All Commuter Rail lines will operate on a weekend schedule. Ferries: No service from Hingham to Boston ( Advertisement Sarah Mesdjian can be reached at
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MBTA, Keolis pilot new renewable diesel fuel for commuter rails
Keolis Commuter Services, partner of the MBTA Commuter Rail, has launched an alternative fuel pilot that utilizes renewable diesel for some of its locomotives. Renewable diesel aims to cut emissions and to lower the carbon footprint of the MBTA, which will help the Commonwealth reach its emission reduction goals. 'We're pleased to partner with Keolis on this renewable diesel pilot as we continuously seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint,' said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. 'Testing alternative fuel sources for our Commuter Rail fleet joins other efforts at the T to lower our carbon emissions, and we look forward to evaluating the results of the pilot as we continue to increase resiliency across the system.' The fuel pilot consists of all locomotives that lay over at the Newburyport Commuter Rail facility, which Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) are now fueling. HVO is made from a mixture of vegetable oil and animal fats, which produce fewer carbon emissions than fossil fuels. As of now, Keolis has already seen steady locomotive performance while using HVO. 'Getting people out of their cars and onto the train is a great first step, and we need to do more if we are going to reach the Commonwealth's emissions goals,' said Abdellah Chajai, CEO and General Manager of Keolis. 'This pilot program is a great opportunity to utilize an innovative new approach and can reduce CO2 emissions by more than 70% for these locomotives compared to fossil diesel. We're pleased to partner with the MBTA to make this pilot project a success.' By the end of the program, MBTA and Keolis will reevaluate the performance of the renewable fuel and see if it is fit to be expanded to other locations across the MBTA. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
