Five MBTA Employees Charged Falsifying Boston Red Line Inspections

Five individuals connected to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, including four former and one current employee, were federally charged with falsifying Red Line track inspection reports from September to October 2024. Instead of performing the mandated inspections, these individuals allegedly submitted false reports claiming completion while they were often found on surveillance video inside the Cabot Yard facility engaging in activities like working on private vehicles or sitting idly. Their supervisor, Brian Pfaffinger, is accused of not only being aware of the misconduct but also having the employees work on his personal vehicle. The charges include falsification of records and making false statements, each carrying potential prison sentences and fines. This case exposes serious breaches in MBTA’s safety and accountability practices and is part of a broader investigation into criminal activity at the Cabot Yard maintenance facility. The accused were arrested and appeared in federal court in Boston, with the MBTA continuing to investigate and respond to the matter.