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Inside the MBTA's aging signal system as it gets a $295 million upgrade

Inside the MBTA's aging signal system as it gets a $295 million upgrade

Update: 2025-10-03
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If you ride the MBTA, chances are you’ve seen an alert about a signal problem delaying your train. The T is in the middle of a project to improve the signal system on the Red and Orange lines so it can react to problems faster.

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Inside the MBTA's aging signal system as it gets a $295 million upgrade

Inside the MBTA's aging signal system as it gets a $295 million upgrade

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