MBTA electrification power upgrades
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Policy, Planning and Analysis Division | Commonwealth of MassachusettsMassachusetts- Detected
- Aug 20, 2026
- 70 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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From the meeting
GMAC heard the MBTA's update on future power needs for bus and rail electrification on August 20, 2026. The MBTA said peak electricity demand is expected to grow from about 60 MW and highlighted facility upgrades, new substations, and overhead catenary needs. It also said the Fairmount Line electrification is estimated for 2029 and that procurement for 10 battery-electric locomotives was announced in February 2026.
- Meeting date
- August 20, 2026
- Agency
- Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Policy, Planning and Analysis Division | Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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