MBTA Service Updates

June 17, 2021

Subway

Red Line

Station Issue ONGOING
The Braintree Parking Garage has re-opened with 350 parking spots available. Additional spaces will be added as construction finishes up. The surface lot on Ivory St will remain open as an alternate parking option.
Riders can continue to use PayByPhone or pay-by-plate with the same parking fees as other MBTA surface lots.
Affected routes:
Red Line
Station Issue ONGOING
The Quincy Adams parking garage has re-opened with 500 spaces available. Additional spaces will be added as construction finishes up. Customers can access the garage via the Route 3 off ramp exit. The Burgin Parkway entrance remains closed.
The Quincy Adams Garage drop-off and pick-up location will remain at its location within Level 1B.
The garage will be PayByPhone / PayByPlate with no need to pay to exit. More information on how to pay for parking is available at MBTA.com/parking.Affected routes:
Red Line
Station Issue ONGOING
The Hancock Street lot is closed to allow for the construction of the North Quincy Garage. As an alternative, over 300 spaces are available in the Newport Avenue lot. MBTA.com/NorthQuincy
Affected routes:
Red Line

Orange Line

Delay UP TO 10 MINUTES
Due to ongoing track work, speed restrictions may be put into place between Malden and Sullivan Square to allow the track to properly settle.
Affected stops:
Oak Grove
Malden Center
Wellington
Assembly
Sullivan Square
Community College
North Station
Shuttle UPCOMING
Shuttle buses replace Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square beginning Sat, June 26 through Thurs, July 1. More: MBTA.com/OLWork
This diversion is in place so crews can replace track switches, and for station maintenance work at Oak Grove and Sullivan Square. This work will occur all day, every day, beginning Sat, June 26 through the end of service Thurs, July 1. All shuttle buses are accessible, see station personnel if you need assistance.

Green Line B

Shuttle UPCOMING
Shuttle buses replace B branch service between Kenmore and Babcock St on Mon – Thurs, June 21 – July 29, beginning at 8:45 PM through the end of service. More: MBTA.com/GLBwork The work for June 14 – 17 has been cancelled.
Regular service will operate on Mon, July 5 in observation of Independence Day.
This diversion is in place to allow for work on the Station Consolidation project. All shuttle buses are accessible, if you need assistance please see a station official.Affected Stops:
Kenmore
Blandford Street
Boston University East
Boston University Central
Boston University West
Saint Paul Street
Babcock Street
Shuttle UPCOMING
Shuttle buses replace B Branch service between Kenmore and Washington St on June 26 – 27 and July 3. MBTA.com/GLBwork
This diversion will allow for work on the B Branch Station Consolidation Project. All shuttle buses are accessible to people with disabilities, If you need assistance, please see station personnel.
Affected stops:
Kenmore
Blandford Street
Boston University East
Boston University Central
Boston University West
Saint Paul Street
Babcock Street
Packards Corner
Harvard Avenue
Griggs Street
Allston Street
Warren Street
Washington Street

Green Line D

Shuttle UPCOMING
Shuttle buses replace D Branch service between Riverside and Kenmore this weekend, June 19 – 20, for track and signal work. More: MBTA.com/GLDwork
This diversion is necessary for track and signal replacement and other infrastructure work.
No Shuttles at Beaconsfield: Why do shuttles skip Beaconsfield? Due to narrow roads near Beaconsfield, shuttles cannot safely stop there. We recommend:
– Taking the Green Line C branch from Dean Road, about a 4-minute walk from Beaconsfield – Accessing the Green Line D shuttle from Reservoir, about a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield
Please allow extra travel time.
Affected stops:
Kenmore
Fenway
Longwood
Brookline Village
Beaconsfield
Reservoir
Chestnut Hill
Newton Centre
Newton Highlands
Eliot
Waban
Woodland
Riverside
Shuttle
Shuttle buses replace D Branch service between Fenway and Riverside through Fri, June 18 & Thu, June 24 – Fri, July 2 for track and signal work. More: MBTA.com/GLDwork
Shuttle buses will replace train service between Riverside and Fenway at all times. This diversion is necessary for track and signal replacement and other infrastructure work.
Express shuttle buses will run from Riverside to Copley during rush hour and Red Sox games.No Shuttles at Beaconsfield:
Why do shuttles skip Beaconsfield? Due to narrow roads near Beaconsfield, shuttles cannot safely stop there.
We recommend:
– Taking the Green Line C branch from Dean Road, about a 4-minute walk from Beaconsfield
– Accessing the Green Line D shuttle from Reservoir, about a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield
Please allow extra travel time. All shuttle buses and stops are accessible.
Affected stops:
Fenway
Longwood
Brookline Village
Brookline Hills
Beaconsfield
Reservoir
Chestnut Hill
Newton Centre
Newton Highlands
Eliot
Waban
Woodland
Riverside
Service Change ONGOING
Brookline Hills Station is closed through winter 2021 to allow for work on the Brookline High School expansion project. Riders should use nearby Brookline Village station as an alternative.
An accessible van will run between Brookline Hills and Brookline Village.

Green Line E

Service Change ONGOING
Shuttle buses replace Green Line service between North Station and Lechmere until Fall/Winter 2021 to allow for work on the Green Line Extension and the Lechmere Viaduct Rehabilitation Project. More: MBTA.com/GLEwork
Please allow for extra travel time. All shuttle buses and stops are accessible.
Affected stops:
Lechmere
Science Park/West End
North Station

Blue Line

Station Issue ONGOING
Suffolk Downs pedestrian bridge is closed until further notice due to structural issues. Customers can connect to the other platform by exiting at Orient Heights or Beachmont and taking a train back to Suffolk Downs.

Rail

Fairmount Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line

Fitchburg Line

Schedule Change
Regular weekend service will resume on the Fitchburg Line on Saturday, July 3rd.
Regular weekend train service will resume on all lines with the new summer schedule, in effect on Monday, June 28th. There are no changes to the weekday schedule.
The new summer pdf schedule will soon be available on MBTA.com.
Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line
Updated: 4/28/2021 10:59 AM

Framingham/Worcester Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line
Service Change ONGOING
Effective on Mon, April 5th, the Newton Connection Railbus provides additional service to and from Newtonville, W. Newton & Auburndale on the Worcester Line. The shuttles also connect with the Green Line D branch at Riverside and Newton Highlands.
Check the Worcester Line Spring schedule for more details.
Affected stops:
Newtonville
West Newton
Auburndale

Franklin Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Schedule Change
Regular weekend train service will resume on the Franklin Line on Saturday, July 3rd.
Regular weekend train service will resume on all lines with the new summer schedule, in effect on Monday, June 28th. There are no changes to the weekday schedule.
The new summer pdf schedule is now available on MBTA.com
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line
Updated: 4/28/2021 10:59 AM

Greenbush Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Schedule Change
Regular weekend train service will resume on the Greenbush Line on Saturday, July 3rd.
Regular weekend train service will resume on all lines with the new summer schedule, in effect on Monday, June 28th. There are no changes to the weekday schedule.
The new summer pdf schedule is now available on MBTA.com
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line

Haverhill Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Shuttle ONGOING
Monday, May 17, through Friday, June 25 buses will replace normal train service between Haverhill & Lawrence between 9:00 am & 2:40 pm to allow for track work. Buses will operate on a dedicated schedule available at North Station. MBTA.com/HVLwork
Buses may depart ahead of schedule at Haverhill and Bradford. No bikes will be allowed on board.
4 inbound trains will be impacted:

-208:
bus will depart Haverhill at 9:45am
-210:
bus will depart Haverhill at 11:15am
-212:
bus will depart Haverhill at 12:45pm
-214:
bus will depart Haverhill at 2:15pm
And 4 outbound trains will be impacted:
-203:
bus will depart Lawrence at 9:13am
-205:
bus will depart Lawrence at 10:43am
-207:
bus will depart Lawrence at 12:13pm
-209:
bus will depart Lawrence at 12:43pm
Schedule Change
Regular weekend train service will resume on the Haverhill Line on Saturday, July 3rd.
Regular weekend train service will resume on all lines with the new summer schedule, in effect on Monday, June 28th. There are no changes to the weekday schedule.
The new summer pdf schedule is now available on MBTA.com
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line

Kingston Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Schedule Change
Regular weekend train service will resume on the Kingston Line on Saturday, July 3rd.
Regular weekend train service will resume on all lines with the new summer schedule, in effect on Monday, June 28th. There are no changes to the weekday schedule.
The new summer pdf schedule is now available on MBTA.com
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line

Lowell Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Schedule Change
Regular weekend train service will resume on the Lowell Line on Saturday, July 3rd.
Regular weekend train service will resume on all lines with the new summer schedule, in effect on Monday, June 28th. There are no changes to the weekday schedule.
The new summer pdf schedule is now available on MBTA.com
Service Change ONGOING
Due to safety concerns, Winchester Center on the Lowell Line will be closed until further notice. Trains will not be stopping at the station. Passengers should consider Wedgemere as an alternative.
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line

Middleborough/Lakeville Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line

Needham Line

Schedule Change
Regular weekend train service will resume on the Needham Line on Saturday, July 3rd. Trains will now operate on Saturdays AND on Sundays.
Regular weekend train service will resume on all lines with the new summer schedule, in effect on Monday, June 28th. There are no changes to the weekday schedule.
The new summer pdf schedule is now available on MBTA.com
Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line

Newburyport/Rockport Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Service Change UPCOMING
Weekends, through Summer 2021, buses replace trains between Beverly & Rockport due to Gloucester Drawbridge work. Buses may leave intermediate stops up to 10 minutes early. Bikes are not allowed on buses. Different weekday busing in effect. MBTA.com/RKPwork
Affected stops:
Chelsea
River Works
Lynn
Swampscott
Salem
Beverly
Montserrat
Beverly Farms
Manchester
West Gloucester
North Station
Service Change ONGOING
Weekdays through Summer 2021, buses replace inbound trains between Rockport & W Gloucester & most outbound trains between Manchester & Rockport to work on the Gloucester Drawbridge. Buses may leave intermediate stops early. Other weekend busing in effect, MBTA.com/RKPwork
The following train will run one stop further to West Gloucester, and shuttles will run from West Gloucester to Rockport instead:
Train 117 (5:05 PM from North Station)
For additional information, please visit MBTA.com/RKPwork. Passengers can call 617-849-9555 for trip planning.
Extra Service ONGOING
CATA provides on-demand transit service between the West Gloucester and Gloucester Commuter Rail Stations and different businesses in Gloucester. CATA On Demand service operates Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-8:00PM. canntran.com/cataondemand
CATA also provides free commuter bus service to meet Commuter Rail Train 142 (5:54 AM from Newburyport) and Train 157 (4:35 PM from North Station), with stops at Beverly, Gloucester, and Rockport only.
canntran.com/commuterbus.pdf
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.
Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line
Updated: 4/28/2021 10:59 AM

Providence/Stoughton Line

Schedule Change
The new Summer Commuter Rail schedule goes into effect on Monday, June 28th to restore weekend train service on all lines including Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Needham, Franklin, Kingston and Greenbush. There are no changes to the weekday schedule. MBTA.com/cr
Service Change ONGOING
Commuter Rail service at South Attleboro is temporarily suspended due to significant deterioration of the pedestrian overpass. Service will resume & the pedestrian overpass will reopen when the station Accessibility Improvement Project is fully completed.
Local GATRA and RIPTA bus service at the station will not be impacted. Riders may also consider Attleboro Station as a temporary alternative.
Service Change ONGOING
All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when travelling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties.

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