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MBTA to offer free rides, extended service during Boston’s Fourth of July celebration
The MBTA announced on Monday that it will be running free fares on the bus, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE at certain ...
Tariffs will ‘negatively impact’ MBTA rail car construction, Chinese firm says
The Trump administration’s trade war with China will have a negative impact on the production of Orange and Red Line MBTA ...
MBTA will offer free service the night of July 4 – here’s how it works
Whether you’re attending parties, barbeques, or other celebrations, including Harborfest, Boston Pops, or the fireworks ...
CSX confirms death on railroad tracks in Biddeford
One person was killed in the early hours of Saturday, July 5, on railroad tracks used by both freight train line CSX and ...
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MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety Protocols
The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Friday, July 4, 2025, after 8:30 PM. Boston is regularly predicted to host over a ...
Here are July’s scheduled MBTA and Commuter Rail shutdowns, and how to navigate them
Portions of two MBTA subway lines and a Commuter Rail line will be shut down for certain periods over the next month.
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Trump admin detains MBTA train components shipped from China
The Trump administration has detained new train car shells and other essential equipment manufactured for the MBTA by a ...
What will the busiest travel days be for the 4th of July weekend in MA? Here's what to know
“Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the summer,” Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver said in a ...
The Boston fireworks on July 4th are at a new time this year. Here's what to know about the Esplanade event.
The 4th of July fireworks and concert in Boston is recognized around the country as one of the biggest and best celebrations ...
MBTA hears South Coast Rail reliability, noise complaints: 'We want to regain your trust'
South Coast Rail trains are keeping neighbors awake at night, and have lower on-time reliability than average. MBTA officials ...
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MBTA railcar builder hit by seizure of components from China
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s troubled deal with China’s CRRC for rapid-transit equipment has a new problem: components have been confiscated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection ...