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T’s high-profile woes keep agency stuck in vicious cycle
About a half-dozen MBTA inspectors crouched inside a dark and sooty Red Line tunnel Wednesday afternoon, banging and clanging away on the rails to make sure nothing was loose or out of joint.
Next stop: low-cost diesel rail?
Commuter rail service is not great for quick trips in the city because it takes too long to catch a train. The more convenient alternatives, new trolleys and subway lines, take years to build and can cost billions of dollars, a problem for neighborhoods like Dorchester and Allston that have been clamoring for better public transportation.
10 Boston subway rides you should consider skipping
Ever find yourself standing on a downtown Boston subway platform wondering if you should just get out and walk? Maybe you should.
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