“…’The headline is ‘Phil Eng is only human,’ says Brian Kane, a former T official who now runs the MBTA Advisory Board, which represents the 178 cities and towns “served” by the transit system. Turns out Eng’s integrity and smarts are no match for the antiquated fleets on the Red Line and commuter rail that cannot handle inclement weather. ‘Ideally, the T would be resilient enough to operate in all conditions,’ says Kane. ‘It’s not’…”
By Jon Keller | 2/2/2026