Can you eat on MBTA Commuter Rail?

Food and drink must remain in closed containers. Please be considerate and avoid eating or drinking on MBTA vehicles and in stations. Littering in MBTA vehicles and stations can result in fines or tickets. Be sure to remove all trash before leaving MBTA property.



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The T refers to the subway system that primarily serves the urban areas of Boston with multiple lines and underground stations. The commuter rail, on the other hand, is a regional rail system that connects the suburbs and outlying areas to the city, providing transportation for longer distances.

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Massport Shuttle is always free, and the Silver Line is free from Logan Airport. You'll need to buy a ticket or pass to make a connection to the bus, train, or ferry.

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Bringing Your Food Aboard You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.

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You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

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Take the Commuter Rail, Red Line, or SL4 to South Station>Transfer to Silver Line SL1, which stops at all airport terminals.

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Each Commuter Rail route runs on a set timetable, with service beginning as early as 5 AM and ending as late as 1 AM at some stops. Service is more frequent during peak travel times, Monday – Friday, 7 – 9 AM and 4 – 7 PM. Schedules are adjusted every 3 months to account for service demands.

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Lack of Funding: The MBTA relies heavily on state funding to operate, but funding has been inconsistent over the years. This has made it difficult for the MBTA to keep up with the maintenance and upgrades needed to keep the system running smoothly. Labor Costs: The cost of labor is a significant expense for the MBTA.

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A new independent report commissioned by the MBTA found that insufficiently trained track staff and a lack of clear roles around maintenance contributed to a massive backlog of repairs that culminated in the end-to-end speed restrictions that affected the entire subway system in March.

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The Blue Line, long considered by riders as the most reliable subway track in the MBTA system, has been hit hard by recent speed restrictions, with 77 percent of its tracks now covered by slow zones, according to T data released this week.

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There are four main subway lines—the Green, Blue, Orange, and Red lines—with 125 stops throughout the region. All routes operate seven days a week, and they all stop near Boston Common, right downtown: Park Street.

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Washington Street used to be called Orange Way. Hence, the Orange Line. The new Silver Line is called that because it will be one of the fastest bus transit systems, and silver is a color often associated with speed (ie: silver bullet). There are B, C, D and E branches of the Green Line.

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