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MBTA Awards $17.9 Million Contract; Red, Orange Line Upgrades Coming
The contract will build up infrastructure in anticipation of new subway cars coming to both lines of the MBTA.

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The contract will build up infrastructure in anticipation of new subway cars coming to both lines of the MBTA.

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