MBTA Red Line's 100th anniversary

What's next A new fleet of train cars to replace the aging Red Line system is planned, according to the MBTA's latest capital investment program document . No details have been released on the specifications or when to expect the new subway line cars. But of all the MBTA’s tunnels, the Red Line has the most buffer space surrounding trains, giving it the most room for potential experiments with new trains or types of locomotion. Street musician Brian Webb is pictured playing guitar next to his dog Derek in 2003.
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By Andrew Ba Tran, Boston.com

What's next

A new fleet of train cars to replace the aging Red Line system is planned, according to the MBTA's latest capital investment program document.

No details have been released on the specifications or when to expect the new subway line cars. But of all the MBTA’s tunnels, the Red Line has the most buffer space surrounding trains, giving it the most room for potential experiments with new trains or types of locomotion.

Street musician Brian Webb is pictured playing guitar next to his dog Derek in 2003.