Commuter

Man struck and killed by commuter rail prepare in Brockton

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Man struck and killed by commuter rail prepare in Brockton

Local News The incident occurred while the man was “trespassing” at the Brockton station, officials said. A man was struck and killed by an MBTA Commuter Rail train in Brockton Tuesday, police confirmed. The incident occurred while the man was “trespassing on the right of way” at the Brockton station, MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard … Read more

Commuter rail union says authorized loophole leaves operators at risk

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Commuter rail union says authorized loophole leaves operators at risk

Local News “We carry the same passengers, and in some cases, work on the same platforms as the other MBTA public employees. We should be treated the same.” MBTA Commuter Rail train. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff After an MBTA conductor was allegedly assaulted and threatened with a handgun last month, the worker’s union is reigniting … Read more