Track improvement: Red Line now reaches 50 mph speeds between North Quincy, JFK/UMass

MBTA Red Line trains can now travel up to 50 mph between North Quincy and JFK/UMass

Red Line riders could see faster trips between Braintree and JFK/UMass after the MBTA increased train speeds along another section of the line.

Track improvement: Red Line now reaches 50 mph speeds between North Quincy, JFK/UMass

The MBTA on Friday announced that another section of the Red Line, North Quincy to JFK/UMass, can accommodate trains traveling up to 50 mph.

Red Line Reaches 50 MPH Between North Quincy and JFK/UMass - The Quincy Sun

The MBTA announced Friday (Oct. 30) that another section of the Red Line, North Quincy to JFK/UMass, can accommodate trains traveling up to 50 MPH. The MBTA previously raised speeds to 50 MPH on the Braintree Branch between Braintree and North Quincy on March 14, 2025, following critical work as part of the 2024 Track ... Read more The post Red Line Reaches 50 MPH Between North Quincy and JFK/UMass appeared first on The Quincy Sun.

MBTA Announces Red Line Picks Up Speed: Faster Rides for Commuters

Good news for Red Line riders! The MBTA announced that trains can now travel up to 50 mph between North Quincy and JFK/UMass, helping to shorten commutes in both directions. The latest increase builds on improvements made to the Braintree Branch as part of the MBTA's 2024 Track Improvement Program. In March 2025, train speeds [...]

Red Line Reaches 50 MPH Between North Quincy and JFK/UMass

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MBTA Red Line Reaches 50 MPH Between North Quincy and JFK/UMass

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