Trouble on the T

Keeping up with the issues that have been affecting subway, commuter train and bus service across the Boston area, including train crashes, derailments and fires; escalator malfunctions; a federal investigation and more.

An aerial shot of a green line derailment in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

MBTA Mar 24

MBTA ranks highest in derailments across major transit systems, report finds

Safety concerns are always top of mind for T riders, and despite the agency’s recent efforts to bring the system back to full speed, new data compiled by the Boston Globe shows there are still a lot o...

MBTA Mar 7

‘I don't really feel safe': Riders react after ceiling panel falls at MBTA station

A panel fell from the ceiling of Harvard Station on the MBTA’s Red Line on Thursday morning, two years after a pair of similar incidents at the same location.
MBTA Mar 6

Ceiling panel falls at Harvard MBTA station, no injuries reported

A panel fell from the ceiling of Harvard Station on the MBTA’s Red Line on Thursday morning, two years after a pair of similar incidents at the same location.
MBTA Mar 3

Power issue, disabled train delay Red Line service during morning commute

A disabled train near Davis Square and power issues at JFK/UMass caused delays across the Red Line Monday morning. All trains were rerouted onto the southbound track between Alewife and Harvard as the...
MBTA Feb 18

WATCH: T trolley hit by ‘wall of water' from icy river, 7 people rescued by boat

An MBTA driver and six passengers had to be rescued by boat after their trolley was hit by a “wall of water” while approaching Milton Station on Tuesday morning. The MBTA shared surveillan...

MBTA Feb 16

Fire at MBTA's JFK/UMass Station causes delays Sunday morning

A fire at the MBTA’s JFK/UMass Station in Boston caused delays on Sunday morning. The T reported the issue on social media at 7:15 a.m., saying delays of 15 minutes were anticipated, and trains may stand by at stations. Red Line: Delays of about 15 minutes due to a fire reported at JFK/UMass. Trains may stand by at stations....
MBTA Jan 24

Ex-Keolis employee pleads guilty in scheme to steal $8M from MBTA Commuter Rail

A former employee at Keolis, which operates the MBTA Commuter Rail has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges tied to a scheme to steal money and materials from the transit agency, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
MBTA Nov 8, 2024

Healey thanks T workers, riders following work to eliminate Orange Line slow zones

With all of the slow zones having been lifted on the Orange Line, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll wanted to thank the MBTA and its riders. They joined state transportation officials and MBTA workers at Haymarket Station on Friday morning to celebrate the achievement. It’s the first time in 15 years that there have be...
MBTA Nov 5, 2024

2 more MBTA employees fired amid Cabot Yard investigation

The MBTA has terminated two more employees amid an investigation into suspected criminal activity at the Cabot Yard maintenance facility.
MBTA Oct 30, 2024

4 MBTA employees fired amid investigation into alleged criminal activity at Cabot Yard

The MBTA has terminated four employees as the agency continues to investigate suspected criminal activity at the Cabot Yard maintenance facility.
MBTA Oct 25, 2024

MBTA employees on leave, suspected of criminal activity

Nearly a dozen MBTA employees are on leave, and they’re part of a criminal investigation. And now, the T is responding. The Cabot Yard maintenance facility in South Boston is at the center of this investigation. The facility is used to store and maintain Red Line vehicles and buses, and it’s where Red Line track workers and inspectors are......
MBTA Oct 8, 2024

Partial service suspension begins on MBTA's Orange Line

Tuesday morning kicks off the start of another closure on the MBTA. This time, it’s on the Orange Line. Riders can expect a pause in service along a busy section of the line. It’s going to be about a 2 1/2 week closure, but at the end of it all, T officials say your commute will be faster than it…
MBTA Oct 3, 2024

Regular service resumes on Green Line after Tuesday's derailment

A derailed Green Line train is now officially off the tracks, and service resumed around 10:30 a.m. Thursday. MBTA officials said in an update on X, formerly known as Twitter, that regular service has resumed between North Station and Medford/Tufts and Union Square. Shuttle buses, which had been in place for days, have now been phased out. They sai...
MBTA Oct 2, 2024

Extended detour for derailed Green Line T train spells chaos for Boston commuters

Tuesday’s MBTA Green Line derailment near Lechmere station in Cambridge turned into Wednesday’s commuter headache. While a federal investigation into what happened continues, the T has provided Green Line riders with shuttle buses, replacing service between North Station, Medford/Tufts and Union Square. The derailment added to the frust...
MBTA Oct 2, 2024

MBTA GM apologizes for Green Line derailment: Shuttle buses still in place, NTSB investigating

The cause of Tuesday’s Green Line derailment remains under investigation, and riders are expected to continue to experience its impacts. The derailed train remains derailed on the elevated track, and the National Transportation Safety Board is now running the investigation. Just before 11 a.m. Wednesday, MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip E...
MBTA Sep 23, 2024

Power issue on Green Line has been resolved, T says

A power issue on the Green Line early Monday morning has been resolved, according to the MBTA. Shuttle buses replaced service on the B, C and D branches of the MBTA’s Green Line for about an hour due to a power issue at Kenmore. The T announced the issue at 5:17 a.m. on X. They said shuttle buses were...
MBTA Jul 22, 2024

It's not easy riding Green: Shuttle buses replace service on 2 MBTA branches Monday

Shuttle buses temporarily replaced service on two separate Green Line branches on Monday due to electrical and track issues. Shortly after 8 a.m., the MBTA said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that an issue with an overhead wire near Lechmere was causing delays on the Green Line E Branch. A short time later, they said the…
MBTA Jun 3, 2024

Delays reported on Green Line due to electrical issue

Delays were reported on the MBTA’s Green Line on Monday afternoon due to an electrical issue. The issue was first reported shortly after 2 p.m., with shuttle buses replacing Green Line service between Kenmore and Government Center due to a train with a pantograph problem at Copley. A pantograph is a wire-like device that helps transmit electr...

Trouble on the T

MBTA ranks highest in derailments across major transit systems, report finds

Full speed ahead: Red Line trains running at 50 mph for first time in decades

Delays reported on Green Line after crash involving car, MBTA trolley

‘I don't really feel safe': Riders react after ceiling panel falls at MBTA station

Ceiling panel falls at Harvard MBTA station, no injuries reported

Power issue, disabled train delay Red Line service during morning commute

WATCH: T trolley hit by ‘wall of water' from icy river, 7 people rescued by boat

Fire at MBTA's JFK/UMass Station causes delays Sunday morning

Ex-Keolis employee pleads guilty in scheme to steal $8M from MBTA Commuter Rail

Healey thanks T workers, riders following work to eliminate Orange Line slow zones

2 more MBTA employees fired amid Cabot Yard investigation

4 MBTA employees fired amid investigation into alleged criminal activity at Cabot Yard

MBTA employees on leave, suspected of criminal activity

Partial service suspension begins on MBTA's Orange Line

Regular service resumes on Green Line after Tuesday's derailment

Extended detour for derailed Green Line T train spells chaos for Boston commuters

MBTA GM apologizes for Green Line derailment: Shuttle buses still in place, NTSB investigating

Power issue on Green Line has been resolved, T says

It's not easy riding Green: Shuttle buses replace service on 2 MBTA branches Monday

Delays reported on Green Line due to electrical issue

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