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Celebrating the Storied Career of 50+ Year Member Thomas Connolly

Today we celebrated the storied career of 50+ year member Thomas Connolly. Tom, who wrapped up his career with the MBTA last fall, was an icon of the Bennett/North Cambridge district and spent much of his career operating early morning trackless trolley trips on the 71, 72 and 73 routes out of Harvard Square. His …

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A Green Line driver sprinkles in anime shoutouts. And T riders are loving it.

Boston Globe | By Abby Patkin | March 28, 2023 A Green Line train emerges from the subterranean belly of Kenmore Station, loaded with passengers as it chugs along the Boston College branch at evening rush hour. Operator Wali Holly’s voice crackles over the intercom, giving the usual reminder to request above-ground stops. Then he adds …

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Operators Needed for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

ATTENTION ALL BUS AND SUBWAY OPERATORS: All heavy rail districts and the Green Line are seeking operators to sign up for overtime (OT) to provide extra service on Sunday, March 19, 2023, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 🍀🚃🚞 🚌Bus operators are encouraged to sign up for shuttle overtime on Sunday as well. Please help us …

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