October 2, 2008

MBTA Press Conference Wrap-up

Sen. Kerry, Rep. McGovern and Lt. Gov. Murray ended up riding the train into Boston, as it made it to Worcester on time.
Here’s the takeaway:

Worcester-Boston gets 5 more daily round trips, timed perfectly for commuters into Boston.
The trains are added regardless of the negotiations over liability, which are ongoing. If an agreement isn’t [...]

October 2, 2008

Not a done deal

It’s important to note that this isn’t a done deal yet: the issue of liability, long a main sticking point, is still in play.
UPDATE: While liability is still an issue, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray tells us that the trains will be added regardless.

October 2, 2008

CSX at the mic

What do they get? It looks like the double height clearance the state is going to help construct is a major piece for CSX

October 2, 2008

Sen Kerry II

this will improve quality of life…freight…business etc says kerry.

October 2, 2008

Train on time

Quick update: We just checked service advisories and it looks like the train to Worcester that will carry the pols to Boston is on time.
UPDATE: The train did arrive on time, and the pols rode in to Boston with aides in tow.

October 2, 2008

Sen Kerry on local bars

Little shoutout to armsby abbey and mcfaddens re: the late sox game last night.

October 2, 2008

Starting up

Starting right now. The word is that Lt. Gov. Murray, Congressman McGovern, and Senator Kerry will be driving into Boston as the 8:30 train will be delayed by a truck stuck under a train bridge in Westborough.

October 2, 2008

Train press conference

about to begin here…just waiting for senator kerry