MBTA and WMATA recently completed major infrastructure upgrades, unveiling projects that improve accessibility, boost safety, and strengthen sustainability while setting a new standard for transit modernization in the United States. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Infrastructure Upgrades Transform Winchester Center Station

MBTA and WMATA Announce Major Infrastructure Upgrades
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Boston’s MBTA delivered a fully renovated Winchester Center Station, addressing decades-old issues and improving rider experience. Closed in 2021, the station underwent major construction starting in 2022 and partially reopened in 2024.

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Enhancements include two ramps, three elevators, and raised platforms for nine-car trains. Riders now benefit from upgraded lighting, new signs, audio-visual information systems, bike storage, and expanded pedestrian pathways for added comfort and safety.

Bus Route 134 will return to the station in late August, reinforcing MBTA’s strategy to ensure accessibility for all. Backup generators and emergency lighting further enhance operational reliability.

Infrastructure Upgrades at WMATA’s Bladensburg Bus Garage

WMATA opened its modern Bladensburg Bus Garage, replacing outdated structures with a LEED Platinum-ready facility. The site features 31 maintenance bays, fueling lanes, a body shop, and an employee wellness center for improved work conditions.

The garage supports sustainable operations with solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems. WMATA CEO Randy Clarke emphasized that the project improves service reliability for customers while creating safer, more efficient workplaces for nearly 500 employees.

Future plans include a multi-level parking structure for 292 buses and separate entrances to ease traffic flow. WMATA Board Chair Valerie Santos called the new garage a “symbol of progress and sustainability.”

Source: www.metro-magazine.com

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