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MBTA Increases speed on a portion of the Orange Line
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Key Points:
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that starting Sunday, Orange Line subway service will run faster due to the removal of slow zones between Assembly Station and North Station and upgraded signals.
- Trains can now travel at speeds up to 55 miles per hour on the line north of North Station, improving overall travel times.
- Similar upgrades were completed in 2025 between Oak Grove Station and Assembly Station, contributing to enhanced service.
- MBTA General Manager Phil Eng highlighted that riders will experience shorter trip times and 76% more service on weekdays compared to Winter 2023.
- Governor Maura Healey praised the MBTA team for their efforts, reaffirming the commitment to provide faster, safer, and more reliable transit service.
