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MBTA to close commuter rail on summer 2018 weekends

The Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line is set to be shut down for weekends starting in June 2018 as the MBTA installs a federally mandated safety technology.

Former Spencer car dealership sold for $150K

A former car dealership at 16 Main St. in Spencer has sold for $150,000, according to Worcester real estate firm Kelleher & Sadowsky.

Proposed MBTA cuts to weekend commuter rail criticized

Proposed service cuts for weekend commuter rail riders and disabled passengers drew a sharp rebuke from the state's Democrats.

Union Station likely to stay in city’s hands

Although Worcester officials discussed turning over administration of Union Station to a state agency like Massachusetts Port Authority, the transportation depot will likely remain in city hands.
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Mass. needs carbon pollution fees

Among the concerns of human rights and security, President Donald Trump and his Cabinet picks are doing...

Gridlock cost Greater Boston estimated $2.9B

Commuting gridlock cost the Greater Boston area an estimated $2.9 billion in lost economic productivity, fuel and other costs, according to a new report.

State embarking on potential new rail link for Boston area

The Baker administration is embarking on a long-awaited reassessment of the feasibility of an underground rail link connecting the North Station and South Station transportation hubs in Boston.

Worcester seeks to limit traffic around CSX rail yard

The Worcester City Council on Tuesday told municipal officials to find ways cut down on the tractor-trailer traffic going around the CSX freight rail yard, which completed a $100-million expansion.
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Bay State high for property, vehicle tax bills

Massachusetts has the country's sixth-highest average residential property tax bill and seventh-highest average vehicle tax bill, according to a new study.

Transportation secretary touts benefits of autonomous vehicles

The federal transportation secretary challenged the automotive and technology industries to help break down public concerns over self-driving cars, drones and other autonomous vehicles.
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