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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

March 2, 2026 | Fleet

US commuter operators launch battery-electric locomotive tender

RFP issued by Massachusetts and Maryland also includes Tier 4-compliant diesel locomotives.

May 30, 2025 | Financial

MBTA approves $US 9.8bn four-year capital plan

The plan offers guidance for ongoing and future fleet procurement and infrastructure upgrades across commuter and metro lines in Boston.

March 28, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Boston commuter network extended to Fall River and New Bedford

Six new stations built and 57.8km upgraded under South Coast Rail project.

August 16, 2024 | Fleet

MBTA exercises Hyundai Rotem double-deck coach option

Hyundai Rotem will supply 41 cars in addition to 83 already being delivered.

July 29, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Boston’s MBTA to introduce BEMUs

New emission-free fleet could enter service in early 2028.

January 15, 2024 | Passenger

Regional railways enter a new paradigm

Increasing congestion in the heart of major cities is prompting population shift towards surrounding suburban and regional areas, raising challenges for transport operators and authorities. The rail industry is embracing new technology to rise to the challenge, as David Burroughs discovers.

September 2, 2022 | Light Rail

CAF to supply 102 LRVs for Boston under $US 811m contract

The first LRVs are due to be delivered in 2026.

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