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The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) is the public agency that operates the network of public transportation in the Boston area.

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (Wikipedia) runs commuter trains, buses, a subway known as the T, ferries, and a paratransit service, all in the greater Boston area and centered in the city of Boston.

Use this tag for questions related to transportation services provided by the MBTA, including routes, fares, stations, etc.

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Why is the Fitchburg Line Commuter Rail so slow between Porter and North Station?

North Station in Boston, Massachusetts and Porter in Cambridge, Massachusetts are two adjacent stations on the Fitchburg Line, a commuter rail line extending northwest from Boston. The two stations are 3.4 miles apart. However, this trip takes 15…
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