Orange Line Service Changes
The Orange line runs 11 miles from Oak Grove to Forest Hills, supporting over 200,000 rider trips a day.
Service disruptions are subject to change, dependent on weather, city-wide events, and construction progress.
Shuttle Service During Coronavirus
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all riders are required to wear face coverings and should leave extra space between themselves and other riders. Shuttle capacity is limited to 20 people.
Wellington – Community College
Weeknights and Weekends, November 6 – December 10, 2020
A shuttle train—which is a single train that runs back and forth on one track—will run between Wellington and Community College on weeknights after 8:45 PM and all day Saturdays and Sundays.
If you're boarding at Wellington, Assembly, Sullivan, or Community College, make sure to follow signage, station announcements, and guidance from T personnel to board the correct train for service in your desired direction.
Depending on where you're getting on or off the train, you may need to take up to three trains total.
This service change allows crews to repair concrete on the station canopies.
Note: Regular train service will run November 26 – 29.
No train service between Sullivan Square and Tufts Medical Center
Weekends, December 12 – 20, 2020
Trains will not run between Sullivan Square and Tufts Medical Center, starting Fridays at 8:45 PM. Normal service resumes Monday mornings.
During these closures, we’re leaving fare gates open at most Orange Line stations and some Green Line stations so riders can transfer to and from the Green Line for no additional charge.
Plan Your Trip
There are a few ways you can navigate this diversion:
Shuttle Accessibility
Shuttles are accessible to people with disabilities. Some bus shuttles may be provided by third-party contractors and will look different than MBTA buses. Some may provide accessibility via a lift in the back rather than a ramp in front.
Green Line
The Green Line runs between Haymarket and Copley. From the Orange Line, you can transfer to the Green Line at Haymarket and Copley via Back Bay.
Accessible Vans
Riders with disabilities can take an accessible van from Copley, Back Bay, Tufts Medical Center, and Haymarket to any Orange Line station without train service, as well as Copley, Back Bay, Tufts Medical Center, and Sullivan Square. Please see station officials for assistance.
Trains Run at Reduced Speed
After completing track work, we typically implement speed restrictions while we monitor the tracks to ensure that ballast and other materials have settled properly. Restrictions are lifted after we get confirmation from an engineer, which can sometimes take several days.Building a Better T
As part of our $8 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Related Projects
Shuttle Service During Coronavirus
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all riders are required to wear face coverings and should leave extra space between themselves and other riders. Shuttle capacity is limited to 20 people.
Building a Better T
As part of our $8 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.