Lynn Commuter Rail Station Improvements
The Lynn Commuter Rail station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line is a key transportation hub for the City of Lynn and the MBTA bus system. We are planning significant improvements to the station’s structure, safety, functionality, and accessibility that will also reduce station maintenance costs.
Lynn Commuter Rail Station closed in the fall of 2022 to address potential station deterioration issues. Alternate travel options during the station closure includes a free shuttle bus from Lynn to Swampscott station until an interim platform is built.
Construction of the interim Lynn station began in September 2023 and is expected to be completed in December 2023. The interim station will consist of two side platforms: the inbound platform will be accessed from the City of Lynn’s Ellis Street parking lot, and the outbound platform will be accessed through a walkway beside the Senior Center on Friend Street. The pedestrian connection between the two platforms will use the existing sidewalks under the Silsbee Street Bridge. The interim station will be fully accessible with ramp access to each platform.
Learn more about the interim station
Interim Lynn Station Opening December 18
As of December 18, 2023, Newburyport/Rockport trains will stop at the new, accessible interim Lynn station located on Ellis St and Friend St. The free shuttle bus from Lynn to Swampscott station will no longer be in service.
Project Features
We will make structural repairs and upgrades to various components, including the following:
- New platform surfaces and other platform upgrades
- Accessibility upgrades, including new stretcher-compliant elevators at both ends of the platform
- New canopies over platforms
- Track improvements
- New stairs
Rider Benefits
- Full accessibility
- Improved functionality
- Improved pedestrian circulation and wayfinding
- Enhanced station and system safety features
Lynn Improvements Program Interim Station Updates
View the video below or read the program update in your language of choice.
Lynn Improvements Program Interim Station Update Project Overview (September 2023):
What to Expect During This Work
Work resumed in August and is expected to continue for approximately 4 months. Crews will be working from 9 PM to 5 AM Sunday through Thursday nights. The work zone extends from the Lynn Station Parking Garage to Central Square.
Due to the equipment required to perform this work, lights and moderate noise levels can be expected. Nighttime lane closures at Central Square will be required. These will be coordinated through the Lynn Police and Public Works Departments.
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 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.
We Want to Hear from You
Hearing about our riders' thoughts, needs, and experiences is important to us. We invite you to participate in a rider survey about the Lynn Commuter Rail station.
Take the SurveyRecorded Project Updates
- Lynn Station Accessibility Improvements – 30% Design Update (April 2022)
- Lynn Station Improvements Program Update (November 2022)
- Lynn Garage Deconstruction Update video (September 2022) (English)
- Lynn Garage Deconstruction Update video (September 2022) (Spanish)
Project Progress
Crews placing concrete for ramp foundations (October 2023)
Crews clearing the Right of Way at Lynn Interim Station (September 2023)
Demolition of elevator shaft (September 2023)
Demolition of elevator shaft (September 2023)
Demolition of elevator shaft (September 2023)
Demolition of elevator shaft (September 2023)
Escalator deconstruction is underway (April 2023)
Platform demolition is underway (April 2023)
Ongoing platform demolition (April 2023)
Past Events
Contact Us
For all questions and comments related to Lynn Commuter Rail station construction, please contact LynnStation@mbta.com.
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Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 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.