MBTA Considers Nighttime Shutdowns to Address Green Line Extension Woes

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is considering a plan to fix the narrow rails along the Green Line Extension (GLX) as early as mid-November. Roughly two-thirds of the GLX rails were built too narrowly and need widening. The proposed plan involves making repairs between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for 10 to 14 nights, with the possibility of providing shuttle buses to replace train service during that time. The MBTA is committed to addressing the issue promptly and thoroughly, and the repairs are expected to be completed within a matter of weeks.