"MBTA Subway Lines Grapple with Power Issues and Fires Causing Service Disruptions"
Power issues, including a burning electrical cable, caused disruptions on the MBTA subway lines in downtown Boston, leading to the halt of Orange and Red Line services during the morning rush. Riders were forced to wait in long lines for replacement shuttle buses on a snowy day, with some expressing frustration over the lack of communication and delays. The situation was further compounded by a separate "third rail problem" at JFK/UMass, leading to a second round of train service disruptions on the Red Line later in the day.