Blue Line in Crisis | Boston News

The Blue Line, Boston’s once-reliable transit lifeline, is crumbling under a wave of electrical failures, signal glitches, and aging infrastructure—forcing delays, diversions, and even fires this summer. While it still delivers on time most days, riders are facing unpredictable hour-long waits where 20-minute trips used to be standard. With wiring dating back 50 years and only 15% of power assets in good shape, the MBTA admits the service is unacceptable—and fixing it will cost over $400 million. Despite upgrades underway, true modernization remains years away, leaving commuters frustrated but still dependent on this vital artery for work, travel, and airport access. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae2d2e2c64871b0e