MBCR

Just when you thought MBTA/MBCR management couldn't get any less passenger friendly

roadman — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:35:10 -0400

Got this e-mail from MBCR. As of this afternoon, they hadn't yet put this new policy into practice (at least at North Station). Hopefully, they never will.

How can they expect the trains to run on time ...

roadman — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:10:06 -0400

When they can't even get the clocks to work right?

Waiting for the 5:52 Haverhill train at North Station tonight, I noticed a message appear on the normally blank platform information signs. It read:

ATTENTION PASSENGERS. THE CLOCK ON THE BOARDS IS SLOW. THE TIME DISPLAYED IS APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE BEHIND. WE ARE WORKING TO FIX THE PROBLEM ASAP

The MBCR can communicate with riders, sort of

Lyss — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:55:00 -0400

After yesterday's crash, a Commuter Rail-riding friend (who was not on that train) got this email today from the powers that be:

Subject: Providence/Stoughton Disruption 3.25.2008

TO ALL OUR PROVIDENCE / STOUGHTON LINE CUSTOMERS

If the Mountain Will Not Come to Mohammed

Gareth — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:55:17 -0500

The brilliant people at the Make-Believe Commuter Railroad have finally hit upon a way to make the trains run on time. Change the time!

Yesterday, the T released new departure and arrival times for its Worcester/Framingham line, the tardiest of its routes, adding 6 to 12 minutes to scheduled trips.

Starting Tuesday, some trains that used to be counted as late would come in officially on time, even if they don't actually travel faster.

Not official apparel

Sean — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:40:40 -0500

Walking through South Station this morning I saw a commuter rail employee carrying a sweatshirt professionally screened with:

MBCR
FUBAR

Latest NS Score- Retail: 4, Riders: 0

roadman — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:24:36 -0500

For those of you who have been wondering what the current bit of construction going on in the ever shrinking North Station waiting area is, the banner posted today answers the question.

This latest retail establishment will be yet another Dunkin Donuts.

Good news for those of you who can't bear to walk the 25 feet or so from the commuter rail platforms to the existing Dunkies located at the west entrance of the Garden building.