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Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts on Tuesday evening due to the catastrophic flash flooding and property damage caused by Monday's powerful rainstorm in Worcester and Bristol counties. Upwards of 10 inches of rain fell in both counties, causing widespread flooding, downed trees, power outages and damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, including bridges, dams and train tracks.

Poorly trained staff, a breakdown of communication between T leaders and employees, and missing documentation of inspections are among the reasons the MBTA’s tracks have<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/mbta-inspection-woes-run-the-gamut-consultant-says/">Read More</a>

Poorly trained staff, a breakdown of communication between T leaders and employees, and missing documentation of inspections are among the reasons the MBTA’s tracks have deteriorated to the point where it is not safe for trains to operate at full speeds, according to a new report.

A licensed professional engineer was hired in March by the Healey administration to conduct a review of the T's track safety inspection procedures, recordkeeping practices and documentation. His review finds the primary cause of the rail's state of disrepair is a lack of clarity about the roles and responsibilities of positions within the MBTA.

Dennis Varley, the new chief of stations joins the T after a three-decade career in transportation in New York. Varley is tasked with helping make Boston's subway, commuter rail and buses safe, secure and clean for riders.