Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Ashmont–Mattapan High Speed Line, also known as the "M-Line", is a heritage streetcar line which forms part of the MBTA's Red Line rapid transit line. The line, which runs through Boston and Milton, Massachusetts, opened on August 26, 1929 as a conversion of a former commuter rail line. Passengers must transfer at Ashmont to access the rest of the Red Line, which uses heavy rail metro rolling stock.The term "high speed line" is a historic vestigial designation, distinguishing the largely grade-separated right-of-way at a time when most trolleys ran down streets shared with automobiles. The 2.6 miles (4.2 km) route is used only by streetcars and has just two public grade crossings. All stations have low platforms, but all except Valley Road have been retrofitted with wheelchair lifts or wooden ramps for handicapped accessibility.. }
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- Ashmont–Mattapan_High_Speed_Line abstract "The Ashmont–Mattapan High Speed Line, also known as the "M-Line", is a heritage streetcar line which forms part of the MBTA's Red Line rapid transit line. The line, which runs through Boston and Milton, Massachusetts, opened on August 26, 1929 as a conversion of a former commuter rail line. Passengers must transfer at Ashmont to access the rest of the Red Line, which uses heavy rail metro rolling stock.The term "high speed line" is a historic vestigial designation, distinguishing the largely grade-separated right-of-way at a time when most trolleys ran down streets shared with automobiles. The 2.6 miles (4.2 km) route is used only by streetcars and has just two public grade crossings. All stations have low platforms, but all except Valley Road have been retrofitted with wheelchair lifts or wooden ramps for handicapped accessibility.".