being considered were further repairs of the existing PCC cars, procurement of new replicas of historic cars, and turning the line into a busway. Local politicians and citizens who live along the line have voiced their concerns over the potential conversion of the line into a busway and prefer that the route be maintained as using rail technology. , eventual conversion for use of new light rail vehicles (or Type 9 LRVs transferred from the Green Line) was reported to be the most viable option. Fleet The Ashmont–Mattapan High-Speed Line fleet of PCC streetcars consist of 10 units, of which 5 are in service (1 refurbished). References External links MBTA - Mattapan Trolley 1929 establishments in Massachusetts Streetcars in the Boston area Old Colony Railroad lines Red Line (MBTA) Light rail in Massachusetts Standard gauge railways in the United States 600 V DC railway electrification