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June 8, 2026
MBTA Successfully Completes Latest GLTPS Work on Green Line E Branch
This work was the final of three major service outages this spring in support of installing GLTPS at street-level stops on the Green Line.
June 4, 2026
MBTA to also offer extremely limited first-come first-serve shuttle bus options from South Station following World Cup matches on June 13, 16, 19.
June 3, 2026
MBTA Seeking Feedback on Select Bus Network Redesign (BNR) Routes
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is proposing minor changes to several routes as part of the initial Bus Network Redesign (BNR) plan in order to improve accessibility, equity, and to meet community needs. Today the agency is announcing the public engagement period for those select changes which can be found online here. The public is welcome to share feedback via email, during public meetings and station pop ups, or by partaking in a survey which will be available mid-June.
June 2, 2026
The upgraded station includes a new 800-foot-long fully accessible platform with level boarding, expanded passenger capacity, improved lighting and signage, new seating and canopies, upgraded communications systems, and additional safety and accessibility improvements.
June 2, 2026
MBTA and City of Boston Announce Plans for Summer Street to Support World Cup Matches
The MBTA in partnership with the City of Boston is announcing a plan regarding Summer Street closures around South Station to support both local and regional commuters, neighborhood access, and the thousands of passengers heading to the seven World Cup matches at Boston Stadium this summer.
June 2, 2026
MBTA Releases Collectable CharlieCards Celebrating Special Summer Events
The MBTA today announced the availability of special edition collectable CharlieCards featuring iconic Boston landmarks to celebrate an exciting summer of events taking place in Boston and the surrounding Commonwealth this year.
May 29, 2026
Summer 2026 Service Update: MBTA Prepares for Event-Packed Summer
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced its service updates which go into effect on Sunday, June 14. Minor bus route changes are anticipated this summer with a majority of temporary service updates surrounding major events like the World Cup, Independence Day, and Sail Boston 2026.
May 29, 2026
Mid-Day Commuter Rail Service to Foxboro Station Resumes on Monday
Shuttle buses will be phased out as platform construction nears completion.
May 28, 2026
MBTA Board Approves Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 – 2031
This FY27 – 31 MBTA CIP includes over 660 unique capital projects for a programmed spend of $10.3 billion over the next five fiscal years to modernize, improve, and increase the safety and reliability of the MBTA.
May 26, 2026
The MBTA today announced the successful completion of critical infrastructure improvements accomplished along the Red Line Ashmont branch and Mattapan Line. The service suspension allowed the T to perform testing and commissioning work for the Red Line’s new digital signal system, track and tamping work, and major power infrastructure upgrades.
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