The T has established some new slow zones in places where it identified additional problems during the slowdown. The agency says those new speed restrictions slow could remain through the end of the year, as they crews work around the clock:
John Whitty, an Allston busker who frequently rides the MBTA, noticed one big change after the recentWhitty, who uses an electric wheelchair, said the new trains have ramps that make it much easier to glide aboard.Lots of passengers are raving about the long-awaited cars rolling out onto the Orange and Red Lines.
In addition, the T has since established some new slow zones in places where it identified additional problems during the slowdown. The agency says those new speed restrictions slow could remain“I know that it has been inconvenient for our customers and I regret that, but I have also seen progress,” said MBTA general manager Steve Poftak at a recent MBTA board meeting.
Jarred Johnson of Transit Matters said he’s frustrated the T hasn't provided more updates about problems on the Red Line. “We’ve had no answers on what the timeline is for any repairs or for any work to resolve those slow zones,” he said. “I love the new cars,” said Julie Johnson, who rides the Orange Line on weekdays from Ruggles to Downtown Crossing stations. “It's so beautiful. So neat. I'm a clean freak, so these are nice.”
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