The Heights

The Voice of the T

Julia Remick • October 27, 2019

If you have ever ridden the T, you would recognize his voice. It’s featured in announcements like “entering Government Center” and “change here for the Green Line” on the subways throughout...

MBTA Expands Commuter Rail Pilot Program

Gretchen Haga • October 27, 2019

The program includes peak arrival and departure times in its schedule. It also provides additional midday and late evening trips. Not all trains will stop at Hyde Park, Ruggles, or Back Bay Stations—passengers can check train schedules on the MBTA website.

Newtonville Rail Station Temporarily Closed

Gretchen Haga • October 23, 2019

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Newtonville Commuter Rail Station is closed at least through Wednesday, Oct. 23. The closure is a safety precaution while repairs are being made to the stairs.

Free Student MBTA Card Eases Commute, Increases Attendance

Lorenz Chen • September 29, 2019

For students arriving at Brighton High School, it seemed like another normal school day. A police officer was helping direct traffic while a jubilant staff member was greeting the students as they walked...

Broken Axle Caused Red Line Derailment, MBTA Says

Colleen Martin • September 18, 2019

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced Monday that the Red Line car derailment on June 11 was due to a broken axle. There was poor electrical connectivity between two pieces of...

Orange Line Fire Suspends Service

Jack Goldman • August 23, 2019

Orange Line service was suspended this afternoon and then replaced with shuttle buses in the wake of reports of a fire in the track area, according to an MBTA tweet.

Funds Approved for Newton Train Station Designs

Colleen Martin • August 17, 2019

The MBTA has approved funds for the creation of designs that would make the Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale Commuter Rail Stations more accessible.

Weekend Closures Announced for Three T Lines

Colleen Martin • August 14, 2019

Heavily-trafficked sections of the Red, Orange, and Green Lines will be closed on weekends this fall for repairs, according to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The MBTA approved the project, dubbed Building a Better T, on Aug. 12.

Green Line Car Derails Near Riverside Station

Doug Girardot • August 9, 2019

An MBTA Green Line car derailed near the Riverside station on the D Line Wednesday morning. Only one passenger was onboard, and there were no injuries.

Baker Announces $50 Million Plan for MBTA

Colleen Martin • June 27, 2019

The plan to expedite the capital construction project comes after two derailments on the T this month, causing the public and government officials to demand that major changes be made to the transportation system.

Report: After Two Derailments in One Week, MBTA Issues Persist

Jack Goldman • June 12, 2019

One of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Red Line trains was derailed Tuesday morning at the JFK/UMass station, according to multiple outlets. This is the second derailment of the week and the fifth of 2019, according to MBTA data analyzed by The Boston Globe. Only one rider suffered an injury.

MBTA Renames Yawkey Station as Lansdowne Station

Colleen Martin • March 31, 2019

The station and MBTA signs are being updated now, and the change is set to go into effect on April 8.