Establishes deadlines for electrifying the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's commuter rail system.
The bill mandates the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to develop and implement electrification plans for its commuter rail system. It sets a deadline of December 31, 2029, for fully electrified service on specific lines and December 31, 2035, for the entire system. The plans must include necessary infrastructure upgrades, a schedule for fleet design, testing, procurement, and deployment, and a strategy for fully automated doors. The bill also requires the authority to prioritize lines serving environmental justice populations for subsequent deployment of electrified service.
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