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DJScrubatires t1_j5g1v0m wrote

Electrification is not just for climate and pollution concerns. It takes less time for electrically powered trains to get up to speed and to slow down compared to diesel trains. Which means you can theoretically decrease the headways between trains, increasing service. We'll see if the MBTA takes advantage of this or not.

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schwza OP t1_j5gawws wrote

From the same article: “By December 31, 2029, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall have the ability to operate service on the Worcester Line through Framingham Station every 15 minutes in each direction,” noted the legislation.

Would be pretty amazing if that actually happened.

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TheGreenJedi t1_j5hkbr3 wrote

The ability, not the will or interest.

But dear fucking god, I'd love to be able to see that

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