Ivy Payne
About Ivy Payne
Ivy Payne is the Division Chief of Heavy Rail Operations at MBTA, with extensive experience in various roles within the organization since 1997.
Title
Ivy Payne holds the position of Division Chief Heavy Rail Operations at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
Current Role at MBTA
Ivy Payne has been serving as the Division Chief Heavy Rail Operations at the MBTA since 2021. This role encompasses overseeing the operations of the heavy rail system, particularly focusing on the Orange Line, ensuring efficient and safe transport services.
Previous Roles at MBTA
Before becoming the Division Chief Heavy Rail Operations, Ivy Payne held several key positions at MBTA. From 2019 to 2022, she worked as the Superintendent of Rail in the Greater Boston Area, a role that entailed managing various aspects of rail operations. Prior to this, she was the Supervisor of Operations from 2010 to 2019, where she was responsible for overseeing daily rail operations. She also served as an Inspector of Light Rail from 2004 to 2010 and began her tenure at MBTA as a Streetcar Motorperson in 1997, a position she held until 2004.
Education Background
Ivy Payne attended Boston Latin Academy from 1987 to 1993. The academy provided a foundation for her education before she embarked on her career in transportation operations.