For the first time in at least 20 years, the Red Line is free of slow zones and running full speed from end to end, the MBTA said Monday.  More on the MBTA: ‘The intent is to not fall backwards now’: The T is almost free of slow zones.

For the first time in decades, the Red Line is entirely free of slow zones. According to the MBTA, it’s been at least 20 years since the busy subway line, running south from Alewife toward Braintree and back again,

Only two speed restrictions remain on the subway system and they should be rectified next month, officials said.

The MBTA Red Line is now free of slow zones for the first time in decades thanks to recent track improvements.

The MBTA's Red Line doesn't have any speed restriction zones for the first time in more than 15 years. Why it matters: Getting the T's most popular line into shape has been a long-term goal of MBTA general manager Phillip Eng and the agency's focus on repairs,