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The T just announced that, pending FMCB approval, they intend to cut all weekend commuter rail service on a 1-year trial basis in July.
The T just announced that, pending FMCB approval, they intend to cut all weekend commuter rail service on a 1-year trial basis in July.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is proposing to eliminate all weekend commuter rail service and thousands of door-to-door rides for disabled passengers for a year, part of a series of cost-cutting moves to close a $42 million budget deficit.This line just killed me:
MBTA officials are slated to present the proposals to its oversight board at Monday’s weekly meeting. The cuts could potentially take effect in July and last for a fiscal year, but the MBTA's fiscal and management control board could choose to reject or change all of the proposals.
Stephanie Pollack, the state’s transportation secretary, said considering such cuts is necessary to “reset” the agency’s budget and chart a sustainable spending course.
Officials say that Keolis has been challenged to rethink weekend service in a way that would save the MBTA more money.I guess cutting is one way to save money on it!
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Railfan & Roadgeek from the North Shore of Mass.
Railfan & Roadgeek from the North Shore of Mass.