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Red Line
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  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Buses replace Red Line service between Park Street and Kendall/MIT Stations on weekends through Sunday, December 17, due to the Longfellow Bridge Project.

    The bridge is scheduled to be open and Red Line train service will operate for the Head of the Charles weekend (October 21-22) and Thanksgiving weekend (November 25 - 26)
    Red Line train service will resume at the start of service on the following Monday. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.
    Customers should expect delays in service due to speed restrictions for a minimum of 48 hours after the weekend track work.

    Shuttling the following stops:
    Kendall/MIT (pick-up/drop-off at Marriott Hotel)
    Charles/MGH (inbound shuttle buses at Cambridge St @ Grove St, outbound at Cambridge St @ Charles St near the Liberty Hotel)
    Park Street (pick-up/drop-off on Tremont St @ Temple Place)
    Last Updated: 10/16/2017 05:18A
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    The Columbia Road entrance/exit at JFK/Umass Station will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, September 18, through Wednesday, November 1, due to construction.

    The Columbia Road entrance/exit at JFK/Umass Station will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, September 18, through Wednesday, November 1, due to structural repairs of the walkway between Columbia Rd and JFK/UMASS Station. During the closure, customers should plan on adding 5-10 minutes to their commute due to a longer path of travel to and from the station.
    Customers can enter the station via the adjacent stairway on Columbia Road down to the busway or the station entrance in the busway via Old Colony Ave.
    To exit the station, use the Ashmont platform exit to Columbia Rd or the busway. Customers can exit the Braintree platform by crossing over to the Braintree platform via stairs or elevator.

    For the accessible path of travel, please follow the posted advisory maps at the station. Customers impacted by this construction and who require additional assistance, please call:
    617-222-3200.
    Map of entrance:
    Last Updated: 9/15/2017 11:48A
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    Beginning Monday, June 12, the pedestrian walkway near Kendall/MIT Station (inbound) will be closed due to MIT construction.

    Access to the Kendall/MIT Station will remain open and accessible on the Main Street side of the station throughout this construction.
    The pedestrian plaza between Carleton Street and Main Street in Kendall Square will be closed due to the construction of an underground garage.
    Customers are encouraged to utilize alternative paths to/from the station using the paths on Ames Street, Dock Street, or Wadsworth Street.

    Affected routes:
    Red Line
    Last Updated: 6/1/2017 10:56A
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    The pedestrian bridge at the Braintree Parking Garage will be closed through Summer 2020 due to construction.

    For access to Braintree Station during this closure, travel down to the first floor and use the pedestrian crosswalk to enter the station at the street level.
    This closure is due to the South Shore Parking Garages Improvements and Renovations Project. The pedestrian bridge will be replaced by a new garage lobby featuring elevators and stairwells.

    Affected routes:
    Red Line
    210
    230
    236
    Middleborough/Lakeville Line
    Kingston/Plymouth Line
    Last Updated: 4/19/2017 06:23A
Shuttle: Buses replace Red Line service between Park… Shuttle: Buses replace Red Line service between Park Street and Kendall/MIT Stations on weekend… Shuttle: Buses replace Red Line service between Park Street and Kendall/MIT Stations on weekends through Sunday, December 17, due to the Longfellow Bridge… Shuttle: Buses replace Red Line service between Park Street and Kendall/MIT Stations on weekends through Sunday, December 17, due to the Longfellow Bridge Project. Shuttle: Buses replace Red Line service between Park Street and Kendall/MIT Stations on weekends through Sunday, December 17, due to the Longfellow Bridge Project. +3 more View
Mattapan Trolley
Service Alerts For Mattapan Trolley Close
  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Shuttle buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan Stations on Sunday, October 22, due to track work.

    Due to necessary track work, shuttle buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service on Sunday, October 22, from start to end of service.
    Regularly scheduled service will resume at the start of service on Monday, October 23.
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

    Shuttling the following stops:
    Ashmont
    Cedar Grove
    Butler
    Milton
    Central Ave.
    Valley Road
    Capen Street
    Mattapan
    Last Updated: 10/16/2017 08:19A
Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service… Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan Stations on… Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan Stations on Sunday, October 22, due to track work. Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan Stations on Sunday, October 22, due to track work. Shuttle: Shuttle buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan Stations on Sunday, October 22, due to track work. View
Orange Line
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  • Shuttle
    Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Wellington and Oak Grove Stations from start to end of service on October 21 and 22.

    Due to the MassDOT Woods Memorial Bridge Project, buses will replace Orange Line service in both directions between Wellington and Oak Grove Stations from start to end of service on Saturday, October 21, 2017 and Sunday, October 22 2017.
    Regular Orange Line train service will resume at the start of service on Monday, October 23, 2017.
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

    Shuttling the following stops:
    Oak Grove
    Malden Center
    Wellington
    Last Updated: 10/16/2017 08:17A
  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Ruggles and Forest Hills Stations on weekends starting November 4 to Sunday, November 19, due to track work.

    Due to necessary track work, shuttle buses will replace Orange Line service between Ruggles and Forest Hills Stations from start to end of service on the following weekends:
    - Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5
    - Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12
    - Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19
    Regularly scheduled service will resume at the start of service the following Monday.
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

    Shuttling the following stops:
    Ruggles
    Roxbury Crossing
    Jackson Square
    Stony Brook
    Green Street
    Forest Hills
    Last Updated: 10/12/2017 05:43A
  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Ruggles and Tufts Medical Center on October 28-29 from the start to the end of service due to maintenance.

    Due to necessary maintenance work, shuttle buses will replace Orange Line service between Ruggles and Tufts Medical Center Stations in both directions from the start of service on Saturday, October 28, through the end of service on Sunday, October 29.
    Regularly scheduled service will resume at the start of service on Monday, October 30. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

    Please note, the elevators at Tufts Medical Center are out of service from October 16, 2017 - April 2018. Click here for more information:
    https://www.mbta.com/stops/place-tumnl

    Affected stops:
    Tufts Medical Center
    Back Bay
    Massachusetts Ave.
    Ruggles
    Last Updated: 10/9/2017 06:33A
  • Station Issue
    The elevators at Tufts Medical Center will be out of service through April 2018 due to construction.

    The elevators are being taken out of service to facilitate the replacement of the elevator cabs, hydraulic machines, and associated electrical work.
    Shuttle bus service will be provided between Tufts Medical Center (Washington St entrance) and Back Bay Stations. Customers in need of shuttle bus service are asked to see station personnel or utilize a station call box to request assistance.
    As an alternative, customers can also utilize Silver Line service between Chinatown Station and Temple Place.

    Click here for more information:
    https://www.mbta.com/sites/default/files/2017-09/tufts-oct16-may1-elevators-shuttles.pdf

    Affected routes:
    Orange Line
    Last Updated: 10/18/2017 10:24A
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access.

    Customers are advised that the pedestrian route for customers transferring from the Green and Orange Line exits at Causeway and Beverly St into North Station Commuter Rail will be moved slightly to accommodate ongoing construction work.
    After crossing Causeway St, pedestrians will use a protected walkway along the east side of Legends Way, directly abutting Portal Park. The walkway will include a barrier and kick-plate for blind and low vision passengers.
    As an alternative, customers may consider utilizing the west exit from North Station Commuter Rail due to congestion.
    Last Updated: 7/31/2017 04:58A
Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Wellington and Oak Grove Stations… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Wellington and Oak Grove Stations from start to end of service on October 21 and 22. Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Wellington and Oak Grove Stations from start to end of service on October 21 and 22. Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Wellington and Oak Grove Stations from start to end of service on October 21 and 22. +4 more View
Green Line B
Service Alerts For Green Line B Close
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access.

    Customers are advised that the pedestrian route for customers transferring from the Green and Orange Line exits at Causeway and Beverly St into North Station Commuter Rail will be moved slightly to accommodate ongoing construction work.
    After crossing Causeway St, pedestrians will use a protected walkway along the east side of Legends Way, directly abutting Portal Park. The walkway will include a barrier and kick-plate for blind and low vision passengers.
    As an alternative, customers may consider utilizing the west exit from North Station Commuter Rail due to congestion.
    Last Updated: 7/31/2017 04:58A
Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station… Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Le… Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. View
Green Line C
Service Alerts For Green Line C Close
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access.

    Customers are advised that the pedestrian route for customers transferring from the Green and Orange Line exits at Causeway and Beverly St into North Station Commuter Rail will be moved slightly to accommodate ongoing construction work.
    After crossing Causeway St, pedestrians will use a protected walkway along the east side of Legends Way, directly abutting Portal Park. The walkway will include a barrier and kick-plate for blind and low vision passengers.
    As an alternative, customers may consider utilizing the west exit from North Station Commuter Rail due to congestion.
    Last Updated: 7/31/2017 04:58A
Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station… Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Le… Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. View
Green Line D
Service Alerts For Green Line D Close
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access.

    Customers are advised that the pedestrian route for customers transferring from the Green and Orange Line exits at Causeway and Beverly St into North Station Commuter Rail will be moved slightly to accommodate ongoing construction work.
    After crossing Causeway St, pedestrians will use a protected walkway along the east side of Legends Way, directly abutting Portal Park. The walkway will include a barrier and kick-plate for blind and low vision passengers.
    As an alternative, customers may consider utilizing the west exit from North Station Commuter Rail due to congestion.
    Last Updated: 7/31/2017 04:58A
Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station… Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Le… Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. View
Green Line E
Service Alerts For Green Line E Close
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access.

    Customers are advised that the pedestrian route for customers transferring from the Green and Orange Line exits at Causeway and Beverly St into North Station Commuter Rail will be moved slightly to accommodate ongoing construction work.
    After crossing Causeway St, pedestrians will use a protected walkway along the east side of Legends Way, directly abutting Portal Park. The walkway will include a barrier and kick-plate for blind and low vision passengers.
    As an alternative, customers may consider utilizing the west exit from North Station Commuter Rail due to congestion.
    Last Updated: 7/31/2017 04:58A
Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station… Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Le… Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. Station Issue: Access to the east entrance of North Station is available through a covered walkway. Legends Way is closed to pedestrian access. View

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