Weekend Red Line Service between JFK/Umass and North Quincy to be Suspended for Winter Resiliency Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2015

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BOSTON – Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - Beginning on Saturday, July 25, and continuing on selected weekends through the month of August, Red Line service between JFK/Umass and North Quincy stations will be temporarily suspended to allow workers to make the subway more resilient to harsh winter weather conditions.

On weekends when workers will be replacing third rail and switch heaters, Red Line service between JFK/Umass and North Quincy will be suspended in both directions from start to end of service. Shuttle bus service will be provided, serving JFK/Umass and North Quincy stations. Service will be impacted on the following weekends:

JULY

- Saturday, July 25
- Sunday, July 26

AUGUST

- Saturday, August 22
- Sunday, August 23

- Saturday, August 29
- Sunday, August 30

The $83.7 million Winter Resiliency Plan is designed to address critically needed improvements to the MBTA’s infrastructure, equipment, and operations. Information regarding the Plan can be found at http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442454500&month=&year=.

Similar work began last month on outdoor sections of the Orange Line between Oak Grove Station and Wellington Station and is scheduled to continue through July 30th from 8:45 PM to the end of regular service hours. Shuttle bus service is being provided, serving Wellington, Malden Center, and Oak Grove stations.

All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

For transportation news and updates visit MassDOT at our website: www.mass.gov/massdot, blog: www.mass.gov/blog/transportation, or follow MassDOT on twitter at www.twitter.com/massdot.

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