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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 beginning Friday, September 29, 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
    Charles/MGH
    Park Street
    Last Updated: Today at 09:58A
  • Station Issue
    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:
    https://www.mbta.com/sites/default/files/2017-09/jfk-advisory-sept18-nov1-entrance.pdf

    Map of exit:
    https://www.mbta.com/sites/default/files/2017-09/jfk-advisory-sept18-nov1-exit.pdf
    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 beginning Friday, September 29, through Sunday, December 1… Shuttle: Buses replace Red Line service between Park Street and Kendall/MIT Stations on weekends beginning Friday, September 29, 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 beginning Friday, September 29, through Sunday, December 17, due to the Longfellow Bridge Project. +3 more View
Orange Line
Service Alerts For Orange Line Close
  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Forest Hills and Ruggles Stations on the weekend of September 23 & 24.

    Due to MBTA crews performing necessary track work, shuttle buses will replace Orange Line service between Forest Hills and Ruggles Stations in both directions from start to end of service on Saturday, September 23, 2017, and Sunday, September 24, 2017.
    Regular Orange Line train service will resume at the start of service on Monday, September 25, 2017. 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: 8/22/2017 05:56A
  • Service Change (Ongoing)
    All Orange Line train service will board on Track 2 at Forest Hills through September 2017, due to the Casey Overpass Project.

    Affected stops:
    Forest Hills
    Last Updated: 7/10/2017 09:32A
  • 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 Forest Hills and Ruggles Stations… Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Forest Hills and Ruggles Stations on the weekend of September 23 & 24. Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Forest Hills and Ruggles Stations on the weekend of September 23 & 24. Shuttle: Shuttle buses replacing Orange Line service between Forest Hills and Ruggles Stations on the weekend of September 23 & 24. +2 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
  • Shuttle (Upcoming)
    Buses will replace Green Line D Branch service between Reservoir & Newton Highlands Stations from approximately 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 26 & 27, due to tree removal.

    Due to necessary tree removal, shuttle buses will replace trains between Reservoir and Newton Highlands Stations from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 27.
    All stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

    Affected stops:
    Reservoir
    Chestnut Hill
    Newton Centre
    Newton Highlands
    Last Updated: 9/21/2017 09:00A
  • 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: Buses will replace Green Line D Branch servi… Shuttle: Buses will replace Green Line D Branch service between Reservoir & Newton Highlands St… Shuttle: Buses will replace Green Line D Branch service between Reservoir & Newton Highlands Stations from approximately 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 26… Shuttle: Buses will replace Green Line D Branch service between Reservoir & Newton Highlands Stations from approximately 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 26 & 27, due to tree removal. Shuttle: Buses will replace Green Line D Branch service between Reservoir & Newton Highlands Stations from approximately 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 26 & 27, due to tree removal. +1 more 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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