Alternative Travel Options During May Red Line and Commuter Rail Closures
Updated on May 1, 4 PM
There will be overlapping Red Line and Commuter Rail closures in May.
During the full closure, we'll address eight speed restrictions as part of the Track Improvement Plan. We'll perform additional work at each of the impacted stations, including lighting repairs, painting, and deep cleaning. The weekend closures will allow us to finish repairs to the Dorchester Avenue Bridge.
Transit Ambassadors and other MBTA personnel will be available to assist riders. We recommend planning for extra travel time.
May 2-10: Shuttles replace service between Park Street and JFK/UMass; May 2-9: Shuttle service extends to Ashmont after 8:30 PM
Alternative Service
Riders who are commuting downtown are strongly encouraged to use the Commuter Rail during this closure. The Commuter Rail will be free between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station.
Red Line: No trains between Park Street and JFK/UMass. Shuttles extend to Ashmont after 8:30 PM, May 2-9.
- Shuttles are available between Park St and JFK/UMass
- The Downtown Crossing shuttle stop is only towards Park Street
- For service to JFK/UMass at Downtown Crossing, proceed to Park Street via Summer Street, the underground concourse, or the shuttle towards Park Street
- Accessible vans are available upon request
- Commuter Rail will be free between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station
Shuttle Stop Locations
May 2-10: Impacts to Red Line Service
Red Line trains will be less frequent during these closures. On weekdays, trains will run from Alewife to Park Street every 11-12 minutes and to Braintree and Ashmont every 13-15 minutes. Please anticipate longer run times on the weekends.
Red Line trains departing from Park Street will be using the Southbound platform and can be boarded from the Southbound and middle platforms. Stairs to Northbound platform will be temporarily fenced off.
The following times are the first and last trip times for trains on weekdays:
May 11-12: Shuttles replace service between Broadway and North Quincy
Alternative Service
Red Line: No trains between Broadway and North Quincy.
- Shuttles are available between Broadway and North Quincy
- Riders may consider taking the Commuter Rail shuttle from South Station to Braintree as an alternative express service
May 18-19: Shuttles replace service between Broadway and Braintree
Alternative Service
Red Line: No trains between Broadway and Braintree.
- Shuttles are available between Broadway and Braintree
- Riders may consider taking the Commuter Rail shuttle from South Station to Braintree as an alternative express service
Shuttle Stop Locations
May 11-12 and 18-19: Shuttles replace Commuter Rail service between South Station and Braintree
Alternative Service
Greenbush, Kingston, and Middleborough/Lakeville Lines: No trains between South Station and Braintree.
- Shuttles are available at South Station and Braintree.
Shuttle Stop Locations
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Questions?
For questions, comments, or complaints about this closure, or to request a reasonable accommodation:
- Call Customer Support at 617-222-3200 (MA Relay 711).
- Share feedback online.
For questions or comments about accessibility, email the Department of System-Wide Accessibility at swa@mbta.com.