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100
What line got it's color from the nearby Ivy League school? (100 extra pts if you name the college)
The Red Line got it's color from Harvard University
100
What is the longest commuter rail line?
The longest commuter rail line is the Fitchburg line.
100
The Downeaster is sponsored by what state?
The Downeaster is sponsored by the state of Maine
100
Are the 2006 D40LFs in service?
No
100
Ed Sheeran or Taylor Swift
(Your opinion)
free points
200
This line opened in 1904 (100 pts if you name the termini)
The Blue Line
200
What year did Keolis take over commuter rail operations? (100 extra pts for an exact date)
Keolis took over commuter rail operations on July 1, 2014.
200
How many Amtrak services operate out of South Station
Three: Acela, Northeast Regional, & The Lakeshore Limited
200
where does the route 77 run to from Harvard?
The 77 Runs from Harvard to Arlington Heights
200
Does Johnny like the HSP46s or the F40ph-3Cs better?
F40PH-3C
300
True or False: The newest station on the rapid transit network is Assembly
False, Assembly was opened in 2015 while all the stations on the Green Line extension were opened in 2022
300
True or False: The MBTA's Middleborough/Lakeville line is the least reliable line
False, Framingham/Worcester Line is the least reliable.
300
What kind of horn do Acela power cars have?
Most Acela power cars have Hybrid K5LA horns
300
Are all of the MBTA's busses built by different companies? If so what companies?
No
300
How many tracks does South Station have?
South Station has 13 tracks.
400
What is a one-way subway fare (normal price)
A one-way MBTA subway fare costs $2.40
400
What company built the HSP46. Do not abbreviate your answer.
MotivePower Industries built the HSP46
400
Who owns Amtrak?
The United States government owns Amtrak
400
Silver Line Busses are provided by what garage?
Southampton
400
Does freight ever run on the Lowell line?
Yes, CSX trains run on the Lowell line a few time a week, usually late at night.
500
What year was the current general manager of the MBTA hired & what is their name?
Phillip Eng was hired on April 9, 2023
500
True or false: Wedgemere to Winchester Center is the shortest distance between CR stations
False, Canton Center to Canton Junction is the shortest distance between stations.
500
How many different catenary voltages does the Northeast Corridor have?
The Northeast Corridor features 3 different catenary voltages between Boston & Washington DC
500
Where has the SL3 been proposed to extend to?
Sullivan Square
500
Who had the song "Charlie on the MTA" written, inspiring the name for the CharlieCard
Walter O'Brien had the song "Charlie on the MTA" written to help with his 1949 campaign for mayor of Boston