I was thinking about something this morning. How is it that the Commuter rail which has just as extensive of a rail network if not more expansive than the subway, does not have all of these track issues?
It's funny how the Ashmont closure is widely publicized but these frequent closures of the braintree line get much less attention. These closures have been going on for a while.
Instead of all of these expensive repairs to the tracks, ties, buying new trains, etc. Wouldn't it be more beneficial to pave over the train tracks and run hundreds of electric buses?