A Green Line train derailed in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Tuesday evening, injuring seven people and temporarily stranding approximately 50 passengers. The MBTA is investigating the incident, focusing on potential human error as the cause. The derailment disrupted service on the Green Line, leading to the deployment of shuttle buses and alternative routes for commuters.
A new campaign in Boston is calling for the city’s transit operator, the MBTA, to add googly eyes to the front of trains. The campaign, launched by Massachessets residents Arielle Lok and John Sanchez, argues that this simple addition would bring joy to the daily commute of over a million people. Lok and Sanchez point out that the cost of adding googly eyes would be minimal compared to the billions of dollars it will take to fix the T. They also cite the success of a similar campaign in Canada, where trains in Vancouver are dressed up as Rudolph for Christmas. The campaign has gained traction online, with many people expressing their support for the idea. A march in support of the campaign is planned for April 29th.
Extensive construction work on the MBTA system is scheduled for May, affecting the Red, Orange, Green, and commuter rail lines. The planned upgrades aim to improve system reliability. During the construction, passengers can expect service suspensions, shuttle bus replacements, and modified schedules. Detailed information about specific closures, alternate routes, and updates is available on the MBTA website.
The MBTA’s Green Line and Red Line faced disruptions on Sunday evening due to separate incidents. The Green Line’s E branch was suspended between Heath Street and Brigham Circle after a car crash blocked tracks at Riverway. Shuttle buses replaced service on the Red Line’s Braintree branch due to a signal problem. A medical emergency at North Quincy station also caused delays on the Red Line. All service was restored by 1:30 a.m.
