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An empty train on the Red Line derailed outside of the Kendall/MIT station earlier today. This issue is one of many lately that are making some Boston commuters skeptical of the MBTA’s competence in the maintenance of the trains.

An out-of-service Red Line train approaching the Kendal/MIT station derailed earlier today when switching from the northbound to southbound tracks.

An out-of-service Red Line train approaching the Kendal/MIT station derailed earlier today when switching from the northbound to southbound tracks. The derailment came from the first wheel on the train, which slowly caused the train to come off the tracks. There were no passengers aboard the train when the derailment occurred, and there were no injuries from the incident....

For two months, beginning on March 1, users of the Fitchburg commuter rail line will need to use replacement bus service over a long stretch of the line, a switch that will add to travel times. The MBTA on Monday announced its plans, which will affect service from the Littleton/Rte. 495 station through stops in Acton, Concord, Lincoln, Waltham and…