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MBTA advancing permanent level-boarding at Foxborough to handle up to 20,000 spectators for FIFA games
Summary
The MBTA said it installed a temporary platform and is constructing a permanent level-boarding platform at Foxborough station to support large-event demand—citing capacity for as many as 20,000 spectators for FIFA World Cup games—while also noting long-term benefits for regular riders.
The MBTA said it has installed a temporary platform at Foxborough station and is advancing construction of a permanent level-boarding platform intended to serve both large events and everyday riders. “Positioning us to serve up to 20,000 spectators,” the agency official said, describing capacity planning tied to FIFA World Cup games while emphasizing lasting accessibility improvements.
The official said the work is intended to provide long-term benefits for regular riders as well as event attendees, noting the temporary platform is already in place and construction of the permanent platform is underway. The remarks framed the Foxborough work as part of broader station-accessibility and reliability priorities for 2026.
Why it matters: Major international and regional events can produce short-term surges in travel demand that strain station and platform capacity; permanent level-boarding improves accessibility for riders and helps the MBTA manage large crowds safely.
The official did not provide a construction timetable, budget totals, or contractor details in the remarks; those specifics were not specified in the address.
