The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority aims to increase train speeds on the Red and Orange lines. The Red Line could reach 50 mph, up from the current 40 mph, and the Orange Line could hit 55 mph, aiming for greater efficiency and shorter commute times, as reported by NBC Boston.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Manager Phil Eng announced that improvements to transit speeds are "right around the corner" and could happen "within days." Following extensive repairs addressing track defects and slow zones, transit times have improved, and ridership is up 8% from last year. Eng noted that state and federal approval is needed to make the speed boost permanent, according to WHDH.

Phil Eng, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Manager, has overseen improvements in service, despite recent challenges. A Red Line train recently stalled on a hill due to propulsion issues, leading to a small evacuation but no injuries. In response, officials adjusted air brake rules to enhance safety. Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch acknowledged the progress under Eng's leadership, stating, "Phil, when you decided to take this job, I thought you probably should have your head examined." The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is working to address a $25 billion infrastructure backlog while managing its budget, as stated by WHDH.