Winchester Center Station Accessibility Improvements
Due to safety concerns, Winchester Center station was closed for repairs in 2021. The station—which had not had a major update since the 1950s—was in a state of disrepair and did not meet current accessibility standards.
We are giving the station a complete renovation that will include structural repairs to improve safety, accessibility, and station capacity. We have demolished the old Winchester Center station and are beginning construction on a new station this spring.
- Construction contract awarded: 2021
- Construction start: Spring 2022
- Projected completion: Spring 2024
- Budget: $50 million
- Status: Construction
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.
Project Features
To bring Winchester Center station up to date and make it accessible, we will install new high-level platforms that allow for easy boarding. The platforms will also accommodate longer, nine-car trains to increase station capacity. Additional updates include the following:
- Reconstructing access ramps and adding new elevators for better accessibility
- Upgrading canopies, signs, railings, and lighting for safety and security
- Adding benches, bike racks, a public address system, and other amenities for comfort and convenience
- Updating walkways, sidewalks, and parking lot areas
Service Alerts
During construction, Winchester Center station on the Lowell Line will be closed until further notice. Riders should consider Wedgemere as an alternative to Winchester since trains will not be stopping at the station.
On-site preparation for construction began during the week of March 28, 2022. Construction began on June 30, 2022.
Neighborhood Impacts
Project Progress
Micropile work behind Thompson Street (December 2022)
Drilling along eastbound track (June 2022)
Ramp demo progress at Waterfield lot (June 2022)
Select demolition at Laraway Road (June 2022)
Demolition of ramp at Aberjona Lot (May 2022)
Demolition of ramp at Waterfield lot (May 2022)
Micropile installation at Aberjona lot (May 2022)
Removal of southern platforms (May 2022)
Installation of concrete barriers along fence line at Aberjona lot (April 2022)
Survey verification of platforms (May 2022)
Project Renderings
A rendering shows what the renovated Winchester Center station will look like when viewed from Winchester Common
A rendering shows how Quill Rotary outside Winchester Center station will look after station renovations, as viewed from Main Street
A rendering shows how Quill Rotary outside Winchester Center station will look after station renovations, as viewed from Mount Vernon Street
A rendering showing how Winchester Center station will look after accessibility improvements are complete, as seen from the inbound side
A rendering shows what Winchester Center station will look like after accessibility improvements, as viewed from the outbound side
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Downloads
We invite you to review documents related to the Winchester Station Accessibility Improvements project. To view public meeting documents, please use the meeting links in the Past Events section above. You can find links to downloadable documents on the event pages.
Winchester Center Station Accessibility Improvements: Construction Update (Town of Winchester Select Board Meeting, March 6, 2023)
Winchester Center Station Accessibility Improvements: Construction Update (October 24, 2022)
Winchester Center Station Accessibility Improvements: Construction Update (March 28, 2022)
Frequently Asked Questions (Compiled from a public meeting held November 21, 2019)
Contact Us
For queries and comments related to Winchester Station Accessibility Improvements, contact WinchesterStation@mbta.com. For construction-related questions or concerns, please contact the construction hotline at 781-218-9717.
Recent Updates
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.