H3753

Relative to setting deadlines to electrify the commuter rail

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

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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Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Transportation Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5360

Dec 11, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Aug 25, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2