Poorly trained staff, a breakdown of communication between T leaders and employees, and missing documentation of inspections are among the reasons the MBTA’s tracks have deteriorated to the point where it is not safe for trains to operate at full speeds, according to a new report.
A bombshell report examining MBTA track safety revealed major flaws in the transit agency’s record, including inspection teams that were unqualified, inexperienced, or both, and workers "not completely understanding" their jobs.
A 34-year-old man is accused of stealing an MBTA Ride van with a passenger still inside, driving down Interstate 93 from Woburn to Boston before slamming into several vehicles in the O'Neill Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon.