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News Breaking News Breaking: 15-Minute Delays on MBTA Orange Line from Defective Signal

Breaking: 15-Minute Delays on MBTA Orange Line from Defective Signal

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March 23, 2026 | Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reports a 15-minute delay on the Orange Line stemming from a defective signal issue. The problem surfaced on March 23 around 9:29 a.m. Riders should plan for delays as repair teams address the signal malfunction. Officials have not released more information on the root cause or when service will fully resume.

MBTA Reports 15 Minutes Delay On Orange Line. Ongoing Issue With A Defective Signal.Breaking: 15-Minute Delays on MBTA Orange Line from Defective Signal

This event points to continuing struggles with MBTA's aging infrastructure, which has caused several service hiccups lately. Commuters are urged to monitor the MBTA website or mobile app for the latest updates.

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