Severe Weather Reduced Service Schedules
Subway
The Red, Blue, Orange and Green Lines may operate at reduced levels, resulting in less frequent service.
Mattapan Hi-Speed line service may be replaced by bus shuttles during severe weather.
Commuter Rail
During severe weather, commuter rail may operate on winter schedules. To determine if your route is operating on a winter schedules, check MBTA.com or media reports regularly for updates.
Commuter rail winter schedules are as follows:
| Line | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Fairmount Line | |
| Fitchburg Line | |
| Framingham/Worcester Line | |
| Franklin Line | |
| Greenbush Line | |
| Haverhill Line | |
| Kingston/Plymouth Line | |
| Lowell Line | |
| Middleborough/Lakeville Line | |
| Needham Line | |
| Newburyport/Rockport Line | |
| Providence/Stoughton Line |
Bus
Some bus routes may operate at reduced levels, resulting in less frequent service.
Some bus routes, especially those located on hills or narrow streets, may operate on, “snow routes.”
Full listing of buses with snow routes, click below.
During storms, check T-Alerts regularly to determine which routes are operating on snow routes.
Boat
During severe weather, commuter boats may operate reduced service. Check T-Alerts regularly for service updates and information.
THE RIDE
During inclement weather, THE RIDE strongly recommends that you check with your contractor directly as services may be curtailed and customers should expect delays. The numbers are as follows:
| North area: GLSS-Greater Lynn Senior Services | 888-319-7433 | TTY 800-621-0420 |
| South area: JV-Joint Venture | 888-920-7433 | TTY 888-607-7787 |
| Northwest area: VTS-Veterans Transportation | 877-765-7433 | TTY 888-553-8294 |
Not sure which contractor serves your area? Check here
Service Alerts
Blue1 current
GreenNormal Service
MattapanNormal Service
Orange1 current 1 upcoming
Red 2 upcoming
SilverNormal Service




