Friday, November 11, 2011

MBTA to Cut Service During Winter Storms

According to a recent report in the Boston Globe, the MBTA has announced a new plan to deal with harsh winter weather this year. To avoid a repeat of last winter when the T was inundated with criticism for equipment failures, service delays, stranded passengers, etc., the T has announced its plan for this winter: to run fewer trains in severe winter weather.

This might seem counterintuitive to some, but here’s the rationale:

Cancelling about 23% of commuter rail trains in advance will hopefully allow workers and equipment more time to keep up with battling the winter weather while giving remaining trains a better chance of arriving on time. As a reference point, three of every four commuter trains were late, and some stalled for hours, last winter. Buses and subways will see less dramatic service reductions.

The MBTA is urging riders to go to a new website, mbta.com/winter, for information on the T’s service during severe winter weather.

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