The MBTA board approved a $148M increase to expedite 404 new subway cars from Chinese manufacturer CRRC, raising the total cost to over $1B.

The MBTA board approved a $148M increase to speed up the delivery of 404 new subway cars for the Red and Orange Lines from Chinese manufacturer CRRC, raising the total cost to over $1B. The contract now includes a completion deadline of end-2027 and waives $90M in penalties. The original agreement faced significant delays due to tariffs, pandemic, and quality issues.