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State regulators routinely allowed delays in MBTA safety investigations

State regulators routinely allowed delays in MBTA safety investigations

In addition to regulating electricity and gas companies, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities is responsible for overseeing safety on the MBTA. A new investigative report from WBUR shows the DPU has routinely allowed the T to file safety investigations late, delaying the review process. Senior Investigative Reporter Beth Healy joins "The Common" to discuss her findings.

The Common · WBUR

January 12, 202313m 50s

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You might be familiar with the Department of Public Utilities as the state office that regulates electricity and gas services. However, they're also responsible for overseeing safety on the MBTA. A new investigative report from WBUR shows that the DPU has routinely allowed the T to file safety investigations late, delaying the review process. Senior Investigative Reporter Beth Healy joins "The Common" to discuss her findings. 

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