After sparks fly from Red Line train, officials set to discuss transportation spending

The MBTA’s Red Line is back up and running after sparks shot from a train and snarled a trip for riders on the line.The latest issue comes as transportation will be front and center Tuesday on Beacon Hill. It is being called a "day of action" by transportation activists, and the backdrop will be another rough ride for commuters. Video from the Broadway Station on Monday night shows sparks shooting from underneath a train. The station filled with smoke and forced passengers out. The MBTA said there was a "mechanical problem" with the train. Boston firefighters responded. There were no reports of any injuries. A few minutes later the same train got stuck between Park Street and South Station, forcing riders onto shuttle buses. Funding and fixing the MBTA will be a heated topic at the hearing, when officials discuss Gov. Charlie Baker’s $18 billion bonding bill.

The MBTA’s Red Line is back up and running after sparks shot from a train and snarled a trip for riders on the line.



The latest issue comes as transportation will be front and center Tuesday on Beacon Hill. It is being called a "day of action" by transportation activists, and the backdrop will be another rough ride for commuters.




Video from the Broadway Station on Monday night shows sparks shooting from underneath a train. The station filled with smoke and forced passengers out.



The MBTA said there was a "mechanical problem" with the train.



Boston firefighters responded. There were no reports of any injuries.



A few minutes later the same train got stuck between Park Street and South Station, forcing riders onto shuttle buses.



Funding and fixing the MBTA will be a heated topic at the hearing, when officials discuss Gov. Charlie Baker’s $18 billion bonding bill.

