MBTA Red Line's 100th anniversary

The MBTA artery that runs north and south through Boston recently turned 100. In 1912, it began as an efficient underground transport between Harvard Square and Park Street Station, when it was called the Cambridge Connector and Cambridge Main Street Subway. In the century that passed, the route expanded farther north and south, with trains upgraded and the line eventually renamed. Take a look at the crimson line's history, some recent stories, and what's in store for the Red Line in the future. Latest: New countdown timer unveiled at South Station.
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By Andrew Ba Tran, Boston.com
The MBTA artery that runs north and south through Boston recently turned 100.

In 1912, it began as an efficient underground transport between Harvard Square and Park Street Station, when it was called the Cambridge Connector and Cambridge Main Street Subway. In the century that passed, the route expanded farther north and south, with trains upgraded and the line eventually renamed.

Take a look at the crimson line's history, some recent stories, and what's in store for the Red Line in the future.
Latest: New countdown timer unveiled at South Station.