This story was reported for NBC10 Boston
Visitors from around the world will be traveling to Boston in 2026 for a number of high profile events in the area, including the World Cup and America 250 — but is our transit system ready to handle the influx of passengers?
It will surely be a stress test on the MBTA, which has been working on intensive modernization projects after decades of underinvestment.
NBC10 Boston MBTA reporter Jeff Saperstone joins us on our new Uncovering the News digital segment to discuss the preparations underway at the MBTA ahead of these high profile events.
We also discuss the road blocks facing the agency as it works to implent new Red Line trains, and ongoing effort to battle fare evasion.
Watch our full segment in the player at the top of this story.