MBTA Completes Orange Line Track Work; Removes 9 Speed Restrictions

Service Restored to Normal

The MBTA has completed track work on the Orange Line, removing nine speed restrictions. The work, which began in August 2022, was part of a larger project to improve the safety and reliability of the line.

The speed restrictions had been in place due to track defects that could have caused trains to derail. The MBTA says the new track is now safe and reliable, and trains will be able to operate at full speed.

Work Completed Ahead of Schedule

The MBTA had originally planned to complete the work by the end of 2023, but it was able to finish ahead of schedule. The work was completed without any major delays or disruptions to service.

Improved Safety and Reliability

The track work is expected to improve the safety and reliability of the Orange Line. The new track will reduce the risk of derailments, and it will also allow trains to operate more smoothly.

The MBTA says the work is part of its ongoing efforts to improve the safety and reliability of the entire MBTA system.