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Red Line
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  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between North Quincy & Braintree stations on Sunday - Thursday from approximately 9:00 pm through the end of service starting Sunday, June 24.

    These evening shuttles are scheduled to occur every Sunday through Thursday night through August 30. This is to allow for work at both Wollaston and Quincy Center stations.
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.
    Regularly scheduled service will resume at the start of service the following day.

    Shuttling the following stops:
    North Quincy
    Quincy Center
    Quincy Adams
    Braintree

    For more information, please visit:
    https://www.mbta.com/wollaston
    Last Updated: 6/18/2018 09:57A
  • Station Closure (Ongoing)
    Wollaston Station has closed for renovation. Free bus shuttles run from Wollaston to North Quincy and Quincy Center.

    Wollaston is being transformed into a modern, fully accessible facility, making the entirety of the Red Line 100% accessible.
    Trains bypass Wollaston station traveling between North Quincy and Quincy Center. Shuttle buses run between North Quincy, Wollaston, and Quincy Center stations with the same frequency as the Red Line. Shuttle bus stops are fully accessible.
    423 parking spaces are available at Wollaston Station during the closure. Follow @MBTA for updates.
    Visit www.mbta.com/wollaston for details.
    Last Updated: 1/8/2018 07:00P
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    During the construction at Quincy Center, please use Hancock Street to pick-up or drop-off passengers.

    Affected routes:
    Red Line
    Last Updated: 3/31/2018 12:10P
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    The passageway between the Red Line-Alewife and Orange Line-Forest Hills platforms at Downtown Crossing will be closed from Tue May 29 through Mon Jul 2 to allow for the construction of a new elevator.

    The Winter Street Concourse provides a direct, accessible connection between the Red Line at Park Street and the Orange Line-Forest Hills platform at Downtown Crossing. To connect from the Orange Line to the Red Line, follow detour signs for the Red Line-Alewife via the Winter Street Concourse. To connect from the Red Line to the Orange Line, stay on the train one more stop, get off at Park Street, and follow signs the Orange Line-Forest Hills via the Winter Street Concourse.
    We are constructing a new elevator between the Orange Line-Oak Grove and Red Line-Alewife platforms to improve accessibility at Downtown Crossing. The project also includes an exit staircase to Washington Street, new doors and gates at the Red Line platform exits to the Summer Street concourse, and other egress safety improvements.

    Affected routes:
    Orange Line
    Red Line
    Last Updated: 5/29/2018 06:00A
  • 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: 11/22/2017 12:55P
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    The pedestrian walkway near Kendall/MIT Station (inbound) is closed until further notice 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: 11/22/2017 12:54P
Shuttle: Shuttle buses replace Red Line service betwe… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between North Quincy & Braintree stations on Su… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between North Quincy & Braintree stations on Sunday - Thursday from approximately 9:00 pm through the end o… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between North Quincy & Braintree stations on Sunday - Thursday from approximately 9:00 pm through the end of service starting Sunday, June 24. Shuttle: Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between North Quincy & Braintree stations on Sunday - Thursday from approximately 9:00 pm through the end of service starting Sunday, June 24. +5 more View
Orange Line
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  • Shuttle
    Buses replace train service between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square the weekend of June 23 - 24 for maintenance.

    Buses will replace Orange Line trains in both directions between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square the weekend of June 23 - 24 from the start to end of service. This diversion is to install upgraded communication cables.
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please allow additional time for your commute.

    Shuttling the following stops:
    Oak Grove
    Malden Center
    Wellington
    Assembly
    Sullivan Square
    Last Updated: 6/22/2018 12:04P
  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Shuttle buses replace Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square on Tuesdays - Thursdays from 9:00 PM to end of service for maintenance starting June 26.

    Buses will replace Orange Line trains in both directions between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square Tuesdays - Thursdays from 9:00 PM to end of service beginning June 26 through August 8. Regular service will occur on July 3 and July 4. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to upgrade our communication cables along the tracks.

    Buses will run on the following dates:
    June 26 - 28
    July 5
    July 10 - 12
    July 17 - 19
    July 24 - 26
    July 31 - August 2
    August 7 - 8
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please allow additional time for your commute.

    Affected stops:
    Oak Grove
    Malden Center
    Wellington
    Assembly
    Sullivan Square
    Last Updated: 6/22/2018 01:27P
  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Buses replace train service between Forest Hills and Jackson Square on the weekends of June 30 - July 1 and July 7 - July 8 for track work.

    Buses will replace Orange Line trains in both directions between Jackson Square and Forest Hills from the start to end of service on both weekends.
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please allow additional time for your commute.

    Shuttling the following stops:
    Jackson Square
    Stony Brook
    Green Street
    Forest Hills
    Last Updated: 6/20/2018 07:23A
  • Service Change
    Please board all trains on the northbound track at Community College from the start of service on Saturday, June 23, through the end of service on Sunday, June 24.

    As part of this weekend's diversion to install upgraded communications cables, Orange Line trains will run a single-track operation between Sullivan Square and Community College. Both Oak Grove and Forest Hills trains will board on the northbound platform. Please allow additional time for your travels.

    Affected stops:
    Community College
    Last Updated: Today at 12:33P
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    The passageway between the Red Line-Alewife and Orange Line-Forest Hills platforms at Downtown Crossing will be closed from Tue May 29 through Mon Jul 2 to allow for the construction of a new elevator.

    The Winter Street Concourse provides a direct, accessible connection between the Red Line at Park Street and the Orange Line-Forest Hills platform at Downtown Crossing. To connect from the Orange Line to the Red Line, follow detour signs for the Red Line-Alewife via the Winter Street Concourse. To connect from the Red Line to the Orange Line, stay on the train one more stop, get off at Park Street, and follow signs the Orange Line-Forest Hills via the Winter Street Concourse.
    We are constructing a new elevator between the Orange Line-Oak Grove and Red Line-Alewife platforms to improve accessibility at Downtown Crossing. The project also includes an exit staircase to Washington Street, new doors and gates at the Red Line platform exits to the Summer Street concourse, and other egress safety improvements.

    Affected routes:
    Orange Line
    Red Line
    Last Updated: 5/29/2018 06:00A
  • Station Issue (Ongoing)
    The elevators at Tufts Medical Center will be out of service through June 2018 due to construction.

    The elevators are out of service to facilitate the replacement of the elevator cabs, hydraulic machines, and associated electrical work.
    Shuttle bus service is 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 to Chinatown Station.

    Click here for more information:
    https://www.mbta.com/tufts-elevators

    Affected routes:
    Orange Line
    Last Updated: 4/1/2018 01:19P
  • 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: 11/22/2017 12:55P
Shuttle: Buses replace train service between Oak Grov… Shuttle: Buses replace train service between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square the weekend of June… Shuttle: Buses replace train service between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square the weekend of June 23 - 24 for maintenance. Shuttle: Buses replace train service between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square the weekend of June 23 - 24 for maintenance. Shuttle: Buses replace train service between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square the weekend of June 23 - 24 for maintenance. +6 more View
Green Line B
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  • Shuttle
    Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B Branch service between Washington Street and Boston College each weekend through Sunday, July 22, due to track work.

    Buses will replace Green Line B Branch trains in both directions between Washington Street and Boston College from the start of service Saturdays through the end of service Sundays on the following weekends:
    June 16-17
    June 23-24
    June 30 - July 1
    July 7-8
    July 14-15
    July 21-22
    All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please allow additional time for your commute.

    Affected stops:
    Washington Street
    Sutherland Road
    Chiswick Road
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    South Street
    Boston College
    Last Updated: 6/22/2018 12:03P
  • 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: 11/22/2017 12:55P
Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B Branch… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B Branch service between Washington Street and Bost… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B Branch service between Washington Street and Boston College each weekend through Sunday, July 22, due to trac… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B Branch service between Washington Street and Boston College each weekend through Sunday, July 22, due to track work. Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B Branch service between Washington Street and Boston College each weekend through Sunday, July 22, due to track work. +1 more View
Green Line C
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  • 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: 11/22/2017 12:55P
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: 11/22/2017 12:55P
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: 11/22/2017 12:55P
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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