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02.13.08 - The Boston Globe - "T tweaks a train schedule to reflect reality: Says added minutes are due to longer stops"

"Yesterday, the T released new departure and arrival times for its Worcester/Framingham line, the tardiest of its routes, adding 6 to 12 minutes to scheduled trips."

01.27.08 - MBTA.com - "Lieutenant Governor Murray Announces WiFi Services On Commuter Rail"

"Governor Murray today announced the MBTA is ready to launch an innovative pilot program that will make free WiFi services available to thousands of riders on the Worcester/Framingham Commuter Rail Line."

12.11.07 - The Boston Globe - "MBTA Extends Rail Contract"

"The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority board voted unanimously yesterday - with one abstention and little debate - to pay a private contractor about $700 million to continue running its troubled commuter rail service for another three years."

2007 - The Commonwealth of Massachusetts - " An Act punishing interference with the safe operation of trains and certain other common carriers"