Ashmont-Mattapan High Speed Line (PCC Trolley Cars in Boston)

The rolling stock of the Ashmont--Mattapan Line consists of rebuilt PCC streetcars that formerly ran on the Green Line. A similar streetcar can be seen in a side tunnel at Boylston station on the Green Line.
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The Ashmont--Mattapan High Speed Line or also known as the "M-Line" in Boston and Milton, Massachusetts is considered to be part of the MBTA's Red Line, even though it uses different equipment (streetcars) and passengers have to change at Ashmont. The only MBTA line to run through a cemetery, the line opened on August 26, 1929. The term 'high speed line' is vestigial, as the route is neither characterized by a fully dedicated, grade separated right-of-way, nor by high-speed rolling stock.

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[Modelltram77]

very good video. nice shots. PCC at top speed, five stars.

[Biraphile]

Hi Tim - when Leeds City Tramways was in existence, the reserved tracks were officially called "express tracks".