Topic: Mbta

2 chapters across the catalog

Gun Disease
Episode 781 2:42:44 - 2:44:24

781: Gun Disease

Boston Commuter Train, Runaway Train Incident and Lindsey Janis

A packed commuter train in Boston traveled for five miles without an operator after the driver stepped out to check a signal. The incident is under investigation by local police, and the report was delivered by ABC's Lindsey Janis.

Episode 405 2:23:12 - 2:27:11

405: Piles of Pelicans

Boston Subway Biological Testing, Bacillus Subtilis

The Department of Homeland Security plans to release particles of Bacillus subtilis bacteria into the Boston MBTA subway system to test biological agent sensors. While officials claim the bacteria is safe for healthy individuals, critics point out that it can remain viable for decades and may pose risks to the elderly or immunocompromised.