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The T's Reliability Crisis | Boston News
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- Sep 6, 2026
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- 114
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Summary
The MBTA’s reliability crisis is turning daily commutes into nightmares, with frequent delays, shutdowns, and overcrowded trains forcing riders to spend hundreds weekly on alternatives or work from home. The Green Line alone saw nearly 80 days of partial outages this year, while stranded passengers endure long waits for packed trains—exposing a city’s crumbling transit backbone. Despite General Manager Phil Eng’s claims of progress and rebuilding, no timeline exists for when service will stabilize, leaving commuters wondering if their city can function without a dependable public system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a3b6a0a0fc16e59a