Alerts

North Avenue entrance and Walnut Street entrance will remain closed until further notice.
This access change will allow for work on the new platforms as part of Natick Center Station Accessibility Improvements Project.

Affected stops:
Back Bay
Lansdowne

Ashland station is closed to allow for critical improvement work. A free shuttle bus service is provided between Ashland and Framingham to connect with the regular Worcester Line train service.

A bus shuttle provides service between Reading and Anderson/Woburn for connection with Lowell Line and Haverhill Line trains.
There is no train or bus service at North Wilmington Station during the diversion. Passengers may consider boarding Lowell Line trains at Wilmington (1.9 mi away).
At Oak Grove and Malden Center, passengers can make a connection with the Orange Line.
The current diversion schedule will be in effect through October 1st. On October 2nd, a new diversion will be in effect through November 5th due to the Fall/Winter Commuter Rail service update.
Buses are accessible but bikes will not be allowed on board
Please also consider MBTA Bus #137 for service between Reading and Oak Grove/Malden Center or MBTA Bus #131 for service between Melrose Highlands and Oak Grove/Malden Center.
This diversion will allow for ATC implementation work as part of the Commuter Rail Safety and Resiliency Program.

Bus Pickup/Drop Off Locations:

• Reading:
At the MBTA Bus #137 bus stop on Lincoln Street

• Wakefield:
The bus will stop at the MBTA Bus #137 regular stop on North Ave (on the station side for inbound service, across the street for outbound service).

• Greenwood:
The bus will stop at the MBTA Bus #137 regular stop on Main Street (on the station side for inbound service, across the street for outbound service).

• Melrose Highlands:
The bus will stop on Franklin Street in front of Marvin Road for inbound service (opposite of station side) and between Belmont Street and Greenwood Street for outbound service (station side)

• Melrose/Cedar Park:
The bus will stop on Essex Street, on each side of Tremont Street. North of Tremont Street but on the station side for inbound service. On the south of Tremont Street but on the opposite side of the station (facing the parking lot) for outbound service.

• Wyoming Hill:
The bus will stop at the MBTA Bus #137 regular stop at the crossing of Main Street and West Wyoming Avenue (on the station side for inbound service, across the street for outbound service).

• Oak Grove:
On Oak Grove East Busway for pick up and drop off

• Anderson/Woburn:
On the busway near the station main entrance

Affected stops:
North Wilmington
September 9, through November 5, buses will replace regular train service between Reading & Oak Grove on the Haverhill Line. Trains will make regular stops between Haverhill & Ballardvale, stop at Anderson/Woburn on the Lowell Line and operate express to N. Station. A bus shuttle will also provide service between Reading and Anderson/Woburn for connection with Lowell Line and Haverhill Line trains.
At Oak Grove and Malden Center, passengers can make a connection with the Orange Line.
A dedicated diversion schedule will be in effect.
A bus diversion will be in effect.
Buses will be accessible but bikes will not be allowed on board
Passengers between Reading and Malden Center can also consider MBTA Bus #137 as an alternate travel option.
This diversion will allow for ATC implementation work as part of the Commuter Rail Safety and Resiliency Program.

Affected lines:
Middleborough/Lakeville Line

During the station closure, riders may use Bus Routes 441/442 and 455 from Lynn to connect to Wonderland station for continued Blue Line subway service into Boston.
Although Swampscott is a Zone 3 station, Lynn riders who board at Swampscott may purchase Zone 2 tickets and passes.

For more info:
MBTA.com/projects/lynn-commuter-rail-station-improvements

Affected stops:
Lynn

Local GATRA and RIPTA bus service at the station will not be impacted. Riders may also consider Attleboro Station as a temporary alternative.

Affected lines:
Providence/Stoughton Line