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MBTA Out from Under Federal Watch | Boston News
- Published
- September 19, 2026
- Duration
- 1:47
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- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2026
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After four years of federal oversight triggered by deadly accidents and systemic failures, Boston’s MBTA is finally back in state control — and riders are noticing the difference. Once plagued by delays, fires, and crumbling infrastructure, the transit system has made remarkable strides: track conditions have jumped from 11% to over 70% rated “good,” the …
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After four years of federal oversight triggered by deadly accidents and systemic failures, Boston’s MBTA is finally back in state control — and riders are noticing the difference. Once plagued by delays, fires, and crumbling infrastructure, the transit system has made remarkable strides: track conditions have jumped from 11% to over 70% rated “good,” the Orange Line runs faster, and commuters report fewer headaches. Under new leadership, the MBTA rebuilt its workforce, tackled notorious “slow zo
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