MBTA commuter rail operating costs exceed contract by $1 billion
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's commuter rail operations have cost significantly more than contracted amounts, with additional cost increases anticipated. The agency faces mounting financial pressures from operational spending overruns.
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