~Photo courtesy of MBTA.

The MBTA will host a virtual public information meeting on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 PM to 7 PM regarding the Red Line Hi-Rail Access Tunnel Project.   

The MBTA is building a new access tunnel for hi-rail vehicles that will enable shorter and less frequent Red Line shutdowns, faster commutes, and bring the MBTA closer to a state of good repair. 

A hi-rail vehicle is a work truck equipped with a hydraulic set of train wheels in addition to rubber tires, allowing it to operate on railways and surface streets. Right now, the only access tunnel for these vehicles is near Charles/MGH station. 

At this meeting, the project team will provide an update on the project’s progress, outline its benefits, and answer questions. 

Accessibility: 

This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. The MBTA provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request, as available. Such services include interpreters in American Sign Language and additional languages other than English, CART, live captioning, videos, assistive listening devices, and materials in alternate formats or languages. 

ASL interpretation will be provided. For accommodation and/or language assistance, please email the Public Engagement team at publicengagement@mbta.com. 

Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting. For services that typically require extra time to arrange including CART and interpretation or translation in additional languages other than English, requests should be made at least 10 business days prior to the meeting date.