Feb 26, 2026Strategic plan
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Rail Modernization Plan
This document details the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Rail Modernization Plan, which serves as a strategic roadmap for transforming the regional rail system. The plan is structured around four core strategic pillars: enhancing service Frequency, improving Reliability through infrastructure upgrades and fleet modernization, increasing Accessibility with level boarding platforms, and advancing Decarbonization via electrification and new locomotive technologies. Key outcomes include fostering regional mobility and economic development, improving air quality, and supporting the Commonwealth's broader goals for mobility, sustainability, and housing.