Green Line Track Upgrades (2022)
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In 2022, we’re accelerating track work on all four Green Line branches. From June through October, we’ll complete over 10,000 feet of track upgrades on the B, C, D, and E branches alongside work on the Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS). Doing this work simultaneously will reduce the need for future Green Line closures and allow for the accelerated completion of both GLTPS and track renewal.
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.
Why We're Doing This Work
Many of the Green Line tracks are over 30 years old and have reached the end of their service life. Replacing this track will improve safety, reliability, and provide smoother trips for riders.
Rider Benefits
- Safety: New tracks, ties, and ballast will reduce the risk of high-impact events such as derailments
- Reliability: Fewer unplanned stops result in improved service
Work Schedule and Locations
Four full access closures are scheduled in 2022 to accelerate the installation of train protection equipment and track replacement. Before each closure, additional prep work will take place on the work sites.
Service Changes
Bus shuttles will replace train service. Shuttles will not stop at Warren St, Allston St, or Packard's Corner stations. Riders should use nearby Washington St, Harvard Ave, and Babcock St stations as alternatives.
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Work Taking Place
- Track replacement from Linden St to Packard’s Corner station platform
- Linden St intersection and Fordham Rd pedestrian crossing
- Special trackwork at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Washington St
- Special trackwork on Commonwealth Ave between Lake St and Greycliff Rd
Service Changes
Bus shuttles will replace train service. Shuttles will not stop at Brandon Hall or Kent St stations. Riders should use either Fairbanks St or Summit Ave instead of Brandon Hall, and either St. Paul St or Hawes St instead of Kent St.
View C Branch Alerts for the latest information
Work Taking Place
- Track replacement in the tunnel from St Mary's St portal to Beacon Junction (near Kenmore)
Service Changes
Buses will replace train service. Route 39 bus service will be enhanced with additional accessible buses between Heath St and Copley Station. Shuttle stops along Huntington and South Huntington avenues will be located at the existing bus stops for Bus Route 39. This additional bus service schedule will meet or exceed the frequency of the current Green Line E Branch schedule.
View E Branch Alerts for the latest information
Work Taking Place
- Track replacement between Longwood Ave and Brigham Circle
- Track replacement along Huntington Ave around Forsyth Way
- Track replacement at the Heath Street loop
Service Changes
Bus shuttles will replace train service. Shuttles do not stop at Beaconsfield station. Riders should use the C Branch from Dean Rd or access the shuttle from Reservoir station as alternatives.
View D Branch Alerts for the latest information
Work Taking Place
- Track replacement and five station crossings at Waban, Eliot, and Houghton Gardens
What to Expect if You Live in the Neighborhood
Traffic, parking, and pedestrian impacts
During prep work and construction on each branch, lane closures will be required near work zones on the following streets to accommodate construction equipment and materials:
- B Branch: Linden St and Commonwealth Ave
- C Branch: Beacon St and Carlton St
- E Branch: Huntington Ave, Longwood Ave, Forsyth Way, and South Huntington Ave around the Heath St loop
Noise impacts
The Green Line track work includes replacing rail and repaving intersections. The loudest work will occur when crews cut rails with a saw and tamp the track to the proper elevation.
Contact Us
For questions and comments related to Green Line track upgrades, please email the Green Line Transformation team at GLT@mbta.com.
To report construction issues or noise complaints, please call the project hotline: 617-222-4100.
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This project is one of many we're working on to ensure twice as many passengers have access to a safer, more comfortable, and more reliable Green Line by 2030.
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.
Recent Updates
Related Projects
This project is one of many we're working on to ensure twice as many passengers have access to a safer, more comfortable, and more reliable Green Line by 2030.