MBTA Unveils Planned Closures Along Most Lines For Month Of May

By Kristina Rex, CBS Boston

April 25, 2023

BOSTON - In an effort to eliminate slow zones across all MBTA train lines introduced following a federal transit safety review, new General Manager Phillip Eng has revealed a plan to close several lines of the T at varying times during the month of May to allow for track work.

A federal investigation revealed lapses in safety paperwork on the MBTA, prompting the slowdown of more than 25% of the whole system.

The Blue Line is the first to experience these shutdowns. The line will close trains at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday the weeks of April 24 and May 1. It will be open at night on the weekends when the Sumner Tunnel is closed for construction.

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