Source: MBTA Driver Fired After Green Line Derailment
The driver in the derailment of a Green Line trolley Monday has been fired, a source told WBZ-TV Friday.
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The driver in the derailment of a Green Line trolley Monday has been fired, a source told WBZ-TV Friday.
The latest appalling example of this was dug up by my colleague, who reported the MBTA had fired the driver of the Green Line trolley that derailed this week.
In 2010, the MBTA fired Sydley Gardner, the operator of the Green Line trolley that derailed near Kenmore Station Monday.
Investigators are taking a close look at performance of the trolley driver who has a lengthy driving record.
Transit Police say the derailed train has been removed from the tunnel and service on the C and D lines will resume after 5 a.m. Tuesday.
President Barack Obama has included money in his federal budget proposal for the extension of the MBTA's Green Line.
Government Center Station will close for two years starting in March.
MBTA Transit Police are looking for a man accused of indecently assaulting two women on a Green Line train.
MBTA Police are trying to identify a man accused of indecently assaulting a woman on a Green Line trolley.
Commuters on the MBTA's D branch of the Green Line are seeing major delays on Thursday after a power issue at Newton Centre.
The Green Line is getting a new feature, so it was only fitting that a Boston Celtic was on hand to show it off.
An MBTA Green Line train driver has been suspended after a passenger captured video of the driver, sleeping at the wheel.
Samantha Mattei was one of dozens of T riders injured in a 2009 crash. Her family sued for $8 million.
A problem with overhead electrical wires near Copley Station caused delays, Monday morning.
An MBTA trolley crashed into a car that turned onto the tracks in Allston Monday night.
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A smoke condition at Arlington Station brought Green Line service to a screeching halt in the downtown area Wednesday.
A 26-year employee with the MBTA suffered a broken spine and twisted lower back in the accident that the MBTA has determined was caused by a fatigued driver.
The Massachusetts Transportation Board has rejected the recommended upgrades that would have prevented last week's Green Line crash.
A Boston woman was arrested Wednesday night after passengers on a Green Line train say she used a knife to threaten at least three different men on the train.
Investigators probing the cause of Thursday's MBTA Green Line crash have ruled out mechanical failure.
The MBTA says human error is to blame for the Green Line crash. Two passengers and a trolley operator say they have back and neck pain.
Despite fare increases, the MBTA says ridership has increased for the 18th time in 19 months.
Several people helped save a man from a frightening accident on the T Thursday afternoon.
Effective Tuesday, at most above-ground stops on the D-Line, only the front doors of the trolleys will open.
Gov. Maura Healey will make an announcement about steps Massachusetts is taking to prevent wrong-way driving incidents.
Homeowners near Gillette Stadium in Foxboro are cashing in on the World Cup by turning their lawns into prime parking spots.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton, who both want to replace Sen. Ed Markey, clashed during a WBZ pre-primary debate.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
Gov. Maura Healey will make an announcement about steps Massachusetts is taking to prevent wrong-way driving incidents.
Homeowners near the stadium in Foxboro are cashing in on the World Cup by turning their lawns into prime parking spots.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Businesses in Boston say they are thrilled with the increased foot traffic that has come with the World Cup.
The Kraft Group is accusing Foxboro officials of abusing the entertainment license process and charging $900,000 instead of $100 for Gillette Stadium events.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.