The upgrade readies the line for battery-electric trains in the future and ensures the reliability of the rail today.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has completed over 28 miles of rail on its Fairmount Line, part of work in preparation for the eventual launch of battery-electric train service on the 9 ...

MBTA completes over 28-mile rail replacement on Fairmount Line, setting stage for new battery-electric trains.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will soon launch an extensive rail replacement project covering 30 miles of tracks in Boston, forcing schedule changes for one commuter rail line. The ...

This story was updated because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy. FALL RIVER — A meeting with leaders at the MBTA to discuss ongoing problems with the South Coast Rail project has been ...

For the MBTA, fallen leaves aren’t just a nuisance — they’re the culprits behind a problem known as “slippery rail,” which ...

Some MBTA Commuter Rail trains will run on a form of vegetable oil fuel through a new pilot program testing alternative power sources that could reduce the transit system’s environmental impact.

MBTA commuter rail riders passing through South Station will soon be introduced to a new fare collection system.

FALL RIVER — A meeting with leaders at the MBTA to discuss ongoing problems with the South Coast Rail project has been rescheduled from May 22 to June 5 due to weather. The meeting will be hosted by ...