I don’t know why I find these so compelling! It’s almost like watching that scene in Titanic where riders waived to the crowds at the dock. But it’s not every day the T expands its route.

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• A crowded T... you don't say!

  I tried posting this when it departed but Twitter had a meltdown...🤣
  
  ...so with that, here's footage of the first Green Line train to depart from the new @MBTA Medford / Tufts Station...and boy was it crowded! #GLX pic.twitter.com/t7skggqLLD

  — The Tribal King #AcknowledgeMe (@TribalKing925) December 12, 2022

• Ding ding!

  ⏰4:51 AM
  🗓️December 12, 2022
  📍Medford/Tufts Station
  With a ring of the bell, the first Green Line train departs, formally opening the #GreenLineExtension Medford Branch for passenger service. The momentous #BuildingABetterT milestone is just the start of today's celebrations. pic.twitter.com/8ae87MIXLj

  — MBTA (@MBTA) December 12, 2022

• I don't think I've ever seen happier T riders!

  riding along the newly opened #MBTA #GreenLine Extension to Medford, they’re singing 🎶 #GLX #MondayMorning #december12th pic.twitter.com/5F6T28L4KJ

  — Joe 🚍🚃 (@JoePesaturo) December 12, 2022

• They might be cheering in hopes the train heat is working...

  First train on the GLX arrives at Medford/Tufts. Huge and enthusiastic crowd gives a welcoming cheer! ⁦@katjballantyne⁩ ⁦@SomervilleCity⁩ #GLX ⁦@MBTA⁩ pic.twitter.com/g0EzYrT2kY

  — Joseph A. Curtatone (@JoeCurtatone) December 12, 2022

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