MBTA Struggles to Lift Green Line Speed Restrictions Amidst Crisis.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has not provided any updates on how it misplaced or failed to create documentation to verify the safety of its tracks, which led to a 25 mph speed restriction across the subway system. The MBTA has been inspecting tracks for defects and lifting speed restrictions where possible, but commutes continue to be unreliable. The Director of Maintenance of Way job, responsible for track safety, appears to have been vacant since late last year. Governor Maura Healey is asking the Legislature for $20 million in funding for the MBTA to better recruit and retain employees to meet its needs and deliver safe, reliable service across the system.