Why are the MBTA lines named after colors?

The Red Line, the tale goes, was named as a tribute to Harvard Crimson at the former end of the tracks. The Blue Line, which goes under the Boston Harbor, got its aquatic hue from the water. The Green Line was named for the Emerald Necklace and the leafy suburbs it passes through.



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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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Food and drink must remain in closed containers. Please be considerate and avoid eating or drinking on MBTA vehicles and in stations.

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Track conditions that make slower speeds necessary can develop for several reasons, including age and weather. These sections of track are sometimes referred to as slow zones. Clearing speed restrictions can involve different kinds of work, including: Replacing aging rail ties and tie plates with new ones.

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The Silver Line is a system of bus routes in Boston and Chelsea, Massachusetts, operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

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The harbor tunnel, which runs between Aquarium and Maverick stations, passes under Boston Harbor and is susceptible to flooding during storm surges.

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It is often referred to simply as the T (the “T” from MBTA—the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority). The trains—or trolleys, as they're sometimes called here—connect downtown Boston to communities within and near the city.

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4? Subway Tour | Porter MBTA Station (Red Line) | Deepest T station - YouTube. A quick look at Porter station, the deepest MBTA station in the T system at 105 feet (32m).

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