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MA: Upcoming MBTA shutdowns May-June: Everything you need to know

MBTA riders should get ready for more upcoming shutdowns as the public transit agency continues to work on improving the subway system.

May 22, 2026

A yellow Komatsu excavator works at a grade crossing improvement site at night as a Utah Transit Authority light rail train passes in a blur of motion in the background. A railroad crossing signal is visible at right.

UTA to kick off summer of state of good repair upgrades

May 21, 2026

The Société de transport de Montréal has begun mass excavation for the Blue Line extension.

STM begins mass excavation for Blue Line extension project

May 21, 2026

For the Anse-à-l’Orme branch, Alstom delivered 212 autonomous Metropolis metro cars (106 two-car trainsets) that feature onboard Wi‑Fi connectivity, as well as platform screen doors.

REM’s Anse-à-l’Orme branch begins passenger service

May 20, 2026

An Amtrak Cascades passenger trainset sits at a station platform, with the locomotive's dark green livery, American flag decal, and Washington State Department of Transportation and Oregon Department of Transportation logos visible on the cab nose. A covered platform with steel canopy extends to the right, with a Sound Transit Sounder commuter rail trainset visible on an adjacent track in the background.

First Airo trainset arrives in Seattle for final testing in Pacific Northwest

May 19, 2026

Bay Area Rapid Transit has achieved its highest quarterly passenger on-time performance since early 2014.

BART achieves highest quarterly passenger on-time performance since 2014

May 19, 2026

WA: C-Tran board wants light rail into downtown Vancouver

May 19, 2026

CA: Amtrak will again serve aviation history event near Merced. Patrons can save big

May 19, 2026

FL: Leader says Florida House will fund Tri-Rail; Senate outlook uncertain

May 18, 2026

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