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Bidding underway for multi-billion dollar MBTA commuter rail contract

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The multi-billion dollar contract for the MBTA commuter rail system is up for renewal. The incumbent company, Keolis, is facing competition from Alternate Concepts Inc., a Boston-based firm. The contract, which is widely considered the state’s biggest infrastructure deal, spans at least nine years, and bids are due early next week.

From bostonglobe.com

Why it matters

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The outcome of the MBTA contract is seen as defining the transit future for the region. The successful bidder will secure a major, long-term operational role in the system.

Future rail projects aim to connect Boston and Albany.

From bostonglobe.com

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  • MassachusettsThe state whose transit future may be defined by the contract outcome

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  • MassachusettsSpeculative

    The outcome of the multi-billion dollar MBTA contract could define the state's transit future and infrastructure modernization.

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