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Boston Globe | By Matt Rocheleau and Steve Annear | December 10, 2015 The head of the MBTA’s largest labor union said that Thursday’s runaway Red Line train incident could have been stopped sooner if the MBTA had two workers aboard — as the agency did until a few years ago — instead of just …
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Boston, MA – The Boston Carmen’s Union released the following statement on today’s Red Line incident: “We are extremely grateful that there were no serious injuries in today’s accident to either the employees we represent or the riding public, which we serve.” “Safety has always been the top priority of the Carmen’s Union. Creating extra …
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Frontier Group | By Tony Dutzik | 12/07/2015 Cuts to transit service are among the many options being considered by Gov. Charlie Baker’s Fiscal and Management Control Board as it attempts to restore the MBTA to fiscal and operational health. Late-night service, weekend commuter rail service, and service on up to 28 regular bus lines …
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