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Transit ranks high in importance for Hub young professionals

BOSTON – With growth in economic activity and jobs projected to exceed state averages over the next few years, the Massachusetts capital likely will continue to attract new residents and hold on to a significant portion of the more than 150,000 students who flock to the Athens of America each

Massachusetts

Pols laud new Worcester-Boston express train

Congressman James McGovern was able to catch his plane out of Logan Airport, and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito had a chance to tout the benefits of central Massachusetts living after the two elected officials arrived in South Station on the first express train from Worcester on Monday morning. "We

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MBTA fare pass increases limited to once every two years, Pollack says

While Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack sees a distinction between MBTA fares and the monthly passes purchased by regular users, she has no plans to raise pass costs more frequently than fares are allowed to increase. A 2013 state law limits fare increases on the T to no more than once

Yale

Holiday magic aswirl, Christmas spirit lifts in song

BOSTON – When the Yale Glee Club began an impromptu rendition of the Christmas classic, "Carol of the Bells," aboard a moving Metro-North commuter train in Connecticut, last week, train conductor Bob McDonough immediately sprang into action. Using his ticket puncher, as shown in this Associated Press video, he

Massachusetts

Baker: MBTA ‘far better prepared’ for whatever winter brings

BOSTON — Standing in the cold drizzle Wednesday morning, Gov. Charlie Baker got an up-close look at some of the equipment the MBTA will entrust to keep the tracks clear and the trains running this winter, and said he expects to be involved in decision making at the T during major

Massachusetts

At rally, union workers resist MBTA privatization

BOSTON — Concerned that the Baker administration's effort to privatize some MBTA services could cost workers their jobs, union members gathered in protest on Wednesday, vowing to continue to call attention to the issue. Wearing matching orange shirts, nearly 80 members of Boston Carmen's Union 589 turned

Massachusetts

Chinese railcar company putting down roots in Springfield

Written by Andy Metzger SPRINGFIELD — The site of a failed casino bid in Springfield will find new life as China's largest railway manufacturing corporation sets up shop to build MBTA subway cars and eventually seek work for other transit agencies.

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Troubles with Green Line expansion start at cost

Written by Andy Metzger BOSTON — The cost set by the Green Line Extension contractor for the first three stations is more than double the amount state and federal transit officials recently estimated, calling into question the full price tag of the new trolley line and whether the state can afford