Tuesday, October 30, 2012

MBTA service expected to be back on track on Tuesday after storm shutdown

School is back in session on Tuesday, Boston offices will be reopened and the MBTA will be running as normal—that is, if things keep “trending in the right.The MBTA is shutting down at 2 p.m. today, a move Transportation Secretary Richard Davey said was driven by fears of sustained winds knocking down wires, trees plunging onto railway tracks and road and bridges becoming impassible by rising floodTransportation Secretary Richard Davey said he ordered the shutdown of MBTA bus, subway, and commuter rail service at 10 a.m. Monday because he feared for the safety of commuters and workers as the transportation agency faced increasing reports ofSalem — if you braved the elements and took the T to work this morning, pack up your stuff now: The MBTA will shut down service at 2 p.m. due to severe weather caused by Hurricane Sandy. According to the T website, the service suspensionHurricane Sandy is expected to do its worst damage Monday into Tuesday.
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