"The speed restriction was implemented Friday morning after the spinning wheels of a disabled train caused some kinks in the rail near Savin Hill," MBTA spokesperson Lisa Battiston explained in a statement. "Red Line service continued to safely operate on this section of track supervised by transportation officials with track personnel making regular inspections."
"It's important to note that a track issue resulting in a speed restriction may be needed from time to time - this is normal," Battiston added. "The MBTA now expedites necessary repairs and maintenance to remove any new restrictions, so they don't linger for months or even years, as had taken place prior to the Track Improvement Program."
Last week, the MBTA declared the Red Line free of slow zones for the first time in at least 20 years. By Friday, however, a new speed restriction had emerged.
As of Monday, the MBTA's dashboard showed only two speed restrictions remaining systemwide, both on the Green Line. To complete track work and lift those slow zones, the T plans to suspend Green Line service between Park Street and Union Square or Medford/Tufts from Dec. 6 to 20.
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