The Blue Line used to change from third rail to overhead wire at Maverick many years ago. More recently they moved the changeover to Airport. The overhead was originally installed because of fears of salt water flooding during storms in the Revere area close to the ocean.
I dislike the MBTA’s cuts. Why? They say they’re “temporary,” yet the Green Line E branch from Heath Street to Arborway was also discontinued “temporarily.” They chose to cut it permanently instead of restoring service. I fear that may happen with these pandemic-induced cuts as well. I mean, shit, you could’ve EASILY gotten much more trains in that 14-minute timeframe had it not been for those horrible cuts. But enough ranting, great video FR! 👍🏻