MBTA
Coverage of MBTA in the Nexus archive.
- State offers no evidence of hunt for new transportation secretary
Phil Eng has served as both MBTA general manager and interim Department of Transportation secretary for nearly a year without the Healey administration confirming an active search for replacements. Eng's contract as MBTA general manager extends through 2028, and no job postings for the roles exist on state employment portals. Governor Maura Healey praised Eng's performance, and he has no set timeline to end his dual responsibilities.
- Gateway City leaders celebrate one year of South Coast Rail, but final phase remains in limbo
Gateway City leaders celebrated the one-year anniversary of the South Coast Rail service, which connects Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Brockton to Boston. However, the project's second phase remains delayed due to lack of funding and planning, despite its promise of faster, electrified service. State officials prioritize maintaining the existing system over advancing the full build.
- MBTA eyes another spending boost as ‘austerity’ approach fades
The MBTA is seeking a significant budget increase to address staffing shortages and safety issues following years of austerity measures. The proposed $3.4 billion budget includes over $1 billion in spending growth over five years, funded largely by state dollars, to expand hiring and infrastructure upgrades.
- Carpenter dad-of-two, 40, died after getting trapped in Boston subway station escalator - and more than a dozen people walked past him without helping
A 40-year-old carpenter and father of two died after getting trapped in a Boston subway station escalator. More than a dozen people walked past him without helping. The incident occurred at a Boston subway station.
- Carpenter dad-of-two, 40, died after getting trapped in Boston subway station escalator - and more than a dozen people walked past him without helping
A 40-year-old carpenter and father of two died after getting trapped in a Boston subway station escalator. More than a dozen people walked past him without helping. The incident occurred at a Boston subway station.