# FTA Steps Back, State Takes Charge of MBTA Safety | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-09-18T20:50:59+00:00
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## Resource

Federal Transit Administration pulls back oversight of the MBTA, handing full safety responsibility to Massachusetts’ Department of Public Utilities — a major milestone in the system’s turnaround. Governor Healey celebrates the move as proof of progress, citing improved safety, reliability, and affordability. The FTA praised the DPU’s strengthened capabilities after years of intense scrutiny and reform, signaling the end of federal intervention and a new era of state-led rail management. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/18/metro/federal-safety-investigation-mbta/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/68d106acf5f3eb97 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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