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State regulators routinely allowed delays in MBTA safety investigations

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In addition to regulating electricity and gas companies, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities is responsible for overseeing safety on the MBTA. A new investigative report from WBUR shows the DPU has routinely allowed the T to file safety investigations late, delaying the review process. Senior Investigative Reporter Beth Healy joins "The Common" to discuss her findings.

You might be familiar with the Department of Public Utilities as the state office that regulates electricity and gas services. However, they're also responsible for overseeing safety on the MBTA. A new investigative report from WBUR shows that the DPU has routinely allowed the T to file safety investigations late, delaying the review process. Senior Investigative Reporter Beth Healy joins "The Common" to discuss her findings. 

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