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QUINCY, MASS. (WHDH) - MBTA workers have been instructed to place protective covers on top of electrified third rails or turn the power to the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/after-arc-flash-injuries-mbta-emphasizing-third-rail-safety/">Read More</a>
MBTA workers have been instructed to place protective covers on top of electrified third rails or turn the power to the rail off during nearby maintenance following an Aug. 2 incident that sent one employee to the hospital.
An MBTA worker's hands were burned and their eyes were injured last week when a wire came into contact with the third rail.
State officials rode the 111 bus from Chelsea Monday morning, urging riders to stick with public transit after the Sumner Tunnel reopens.
Beacon Hill Democrats allowed four new high-paying jobs at the MBTA to go to guys from New York — New York! -- rather than to guys from Boston or from the Democratic-controlled State House or to other connected Democrats.