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Worcester opens new center platform at Union Station to boost accessibility and capacity
Summary
State and MBTA officials celebrated the opening of a new center platform at Worcester’s Union Station, citing accessibility upgrades, capacity for two trains, about $79 million in combined investments and complementary signal and elevator improvements to support more frequent service.
Officials and transit leaders on Friday marked the opening of a new center platform at Worcester’s Union Station, saying the upgrade will improve accessibility, reduce congestion and allow two trains to use the station simultaneously.
"The opening of the center platform represents a crucial step in enhancing transportation services to the city of Worcester and the surrounding communities," said Phil Ng, the MBTA official who addressed the crowd, thanking state and federal partners and local agencies for support. He said state, federal and local investments for the work exceeded $79,000,000.
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll framed the renovation as part of a broader regional strategy. "This…
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