Storm Impacts Continue On Worcester/Framingham, Haverhill, and Fitchburg Commuter Rail Lines

(Boston, MA) – Commuter rail customers who use the Worcester/Framingham, Fitchburg and Haverhill lines should expect delays throughout the day due to damage caused by the weekend storm. Delays will range anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes.

Commuter rail customers on these and other lines are urged to check T Alerts MBTA.com, MBCR.net and Twitter feeds – @mbtaGM and @MBCR_info – in the morning to get the best available information regarding storms and related delays.

Worcester/Framingham

CSX, the freight company that controls all movement of trains on the Worcester/Framingham line, has reported that increased freight traffic is expected between Worcester and Boston as the result of re-opening the line after a 36-hour shutdown. This situation will create potential for service delays of up to 30 minutes.

Fitchburg

Continued power outages on the Fitchburg line will affect service on the line. An eight-mile segment of track between Ayer and Fitchburg is under a 20-mile-per-hour speed restriction due to signal failures linked to the power outage and fallen signal wires. This situation will create potential for service delays of up to 40 minutes.

Haverhill

The Haverhill line will be impacted a signal failure in due to a downed wire in Haverhill. This situation will create potential for service delays of up to 30 minutes.

MBCR crews expect that repairs on all lines will be completed by evening peak service.

To keep you fully informed, MBCR has provided additional staff to ensure delivery of accurate, timely messages through all available communication channels, including T Alerts, LED message boards, and social media streams.