The current $530 million Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project will provide important upgrades and benefit neighborhoods along the Brown Line for many years to come. The goal of the Brown Line capacity expansion project is to provide accessible stations capable of supporting eight-car trains to increase capacity and bring stations along the line to a state of good repair. Details on improvements include: • Longer platforms that accommodate longer trains Rush hour trains will hold eight cars (two more than usual), so customers can board more quickly and travel more comfortably. The platforms will be expanded to accommodate eight-car trains instead of the current six-car alignment, so customers now unable to board a Brown Line train because of overcrowding will have two rail cars added during rush hour. • Accessibility for everyone All Brown Line stations will be accessible by people with disabilities. This means that customers with disabilities will be able to board at any Brown Line station once the project is complete. • Modern stations with more conveniences Narrow stairways and small station entryways slow access for customers during peak periods. The Capacity Expansion Project will include the renovation of stations to feature wider stairways, additional entrances and exits, and more turnstiles to ease congestion when entering or exiting stations.   As of

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