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Red Line
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  • Shuttle
    Shuttle buses replacing Red Line service between Braintree and North Quincy Stations through the end of service on Sunday, May 20.

    Buses will replace Red Line trains between Braintree and North Quincy Stations in both directions. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

    Shuttling the following stops:
    North Quincy (busway)
    Wollaston (Connect to shuttle buses on Newport Ave/Beale St)
    Quincy Center (busway)
    Quincy Adams (busway)
    Braintree (busway)
    Last Updated: 5/19/2018 07:41A
  • 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 (Upcoming)
    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: 5/15/2018 12:12P
  • 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 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
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Orange Line
Service Alerts For Orange Line Close
  • Station Issue (Upcoming)
    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: 5/15/2018 12:12P
  • 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
Station Issue: The passageway between the Red Line-Al… Station Issue: The passageway between the Red Line-Alewife and Orange Line-Forest Hills platfor… Station Issue: The passageway between the Red Line-Alewife and Orange Line-Forest Hills platforms at Downtown Crossing will be closed from Tue May 29 throu… Station Issue: 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… Station Issue: 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. +2 more View
Green Line B
Service Alerts For Green Line B Close
  • Shuttle
    Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B branch service between Washington Street and Boston College this weekend (May 19 - 20) due to track work.

    Buses will replace Green Line B branch trains in both directions between Washington Street and Boston College. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

    Affected stops:
    Washington Street
    Sutherland Road
    Chiswick Road
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    South Street
    Boston College
    Last Updated: Today at 06:43A
  • 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 this weekend (May 19 - 20) due to track work. Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B branch service between Washington Street and Boston College this weekend (May 19 - 20) due to track work. Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Green Line B branch service between Washington Street and Boston College this weekend (May 19 - 20) due to track work. +1 more 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: 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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