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I thought they were being held to be converted in to bike cars. I guess not.

That's because those are "South West" or "Mexican" food.

Do you know what car number it is @nomis?

My office, when they fully reopen does not expect everyone to be back to the office. Most people will just come in a day or 2 a week and work remotely the rest of the time. Everything is changing to communal desk and booking systems to book your spot and see if there is space before coming into the ...

More importantly. What type of car is the 1st class car. Is it standard MBTA equipment or something new or customized?

https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/lawmakers-want-answers-about-mbta-trolley-project-delay/2377577/ The project to restore 1940's era trolleys has been delayed by 2 years. Two shells remain sitting in a warehouse. The MBTA blames led paint for the delays in 2019 and COVID for the delays in 2020.

I have heard some estimates that ridership may not be back to pre-pandemic levels until 2024 at the earliest. COVID-19 has resulted in a cultural shift. It is now acceptable to work from home at many more businesses. Many of which will continue allow it post pandemic. Whether someone works from home...

I have always wondered about the Gensets. They are only 12 years old. But have been out of service much of the time I have lived in Salem and used the Commuter Rail since 2016. Are they lemons? They are sharp looking engines from the pictures I have seen of them. And I remember seeing them parked ou...

Newburyport/Rockport Line Train 7182 (8:30 am from Beverly) is expected to depart Beverly 10-20 minutes behind schedule due to a last minute equipment swap caused by a mechanical issue. An Extra train is originating at Salem at approximately 8:45 am making all stops into Boston to assist Train 7182...

I think it's time for the 2021 thread. Saw this alert this morning. Due to a power issue on Train 1100 (7:13 am from West Gloucester) will operate without heat today. Passengers may consider Train 7182 (8:30 am from Beverly) for better travel conditions Not a delay. Just no heat and we recommend wai...

This picture of 1052 and 1062 came up on my Instagram feed this morning.

Do any of the MBBs currently in service have the 2+2 seating in purple?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FAxlQylaw8 In 2019, someone apparently explored MBTA coaches in storage and recorded their walk through on video. As expected, many of the coaches are MBB's, a couple 6xx and 2xx coaches but there are several cars that I don't know the type of. At 4:37 car number 434...

This is another picture of a bridge from this line I believe. Just came across it trying to find more pictures of BERY / Boston Elevated Railroad.

All Commuter Rail lines will operate on the Reduced Service Schedule on weekdays beginning Monday, December 14th and for at least 2 weeks, due to Covid-19 impact in communities and in the workforce. Weekend trains will operate on regular schedule.