Green Line Closure Travel Options
On the weekend of February 22 – 23, there will be no train service between North Station and Babcock St on the B Branch, at Kenmore on the C and D Branches, and between North Station and Heath St on the E Branch.
During this closure, we'll be conducting track maintenance and tunnel inspections.
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SuspensionGreen Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E), Feb. 22-23, due to maintenance. Use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between Back Bay & North Station. MBTA.com/greenline
Accessibility:
Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Copley/Back Bay and North Station.
Bus Alternatives:
Route 39 Bus will be fare-free. This route runs parallel to the Green Line E Branch
Route 57 Bus will be fare-free. This route runs parallel to the Green Line B Branch between Kenmore and Packard's Corner.
Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Commuter Rail Worcester Line will be free to ride between Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station
Shuttle Bus Locations:
Copley:
Westbound Shuttle Stop - Stuart St @ Dartmouth St (Route 501/504 bus stop)
Hynes Convention Center:
Eastbound Shuttle Stop - 360 Commonwealth Ave
Westbound Shuttle Stop - 351 Commonwealth Ave
Kenmore:
Eastbound Shuttle Stop - 512 Commonwealth Ave
Westbound Shuttle Stop - 497 Commonwealth Ave
Blandford Street:
Eastbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Blandford St (Route 57 bus stop)
Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way (Route 57 bus stop)
Boston University East:
Eastbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St (Route 57 bus stop)
Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St (Route 57 bus stop)
Boston University Central:
Eastbound and Westbound Shuttle Stops - Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St (Route 57 bus stop)
Amory Street:
Eastbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St (Route 57 bus stop)
Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St (Route 57 bus stop)
Babcock Street:
Eastbound Shuttle Stop shared with Amory St - Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St (Route 57 bus stop)
Nearby Alternative Rail Service:
North Station (Transfer within Station to Orange Line)
Haymarket (Transfer within Station to Orange Line.)
Government Center (use State, 0.2 mi.)
Park Street (use Downtown Crossing, 0.2 mi.)
Boylston (use Chinatown, 0.1 mi.)
Arlington (use Chinatown, 0.4 mi.)
Symphony (use Mass Ave 0.1 mi.)
Northeastern University (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)
Museum of Fine Arts (use Ruggles 0.3 mi)Updated: 2/22/2025 3:01 AM EST
Accessibility Information
Shuttle Accessibility
All shuttle stops and vehicles are accessible. Shuttle buses may include accessible coach buses with stairs and lifts, or stair-free buses with ramps. Please be aware that during weekday peak periods, a majority of the shuttles may be high-floor coach buses.
Accessible Vans
Accessible vans are available between Copley and Back Bay and North Station.
Riders can ask any station personnel or use an MBTA station call box to request accessible van service. Vans are equipped with ramps or lifts and provide station-to-station service. Wait times vary based on a rider’s pick-up location and the van’s current location. A rider will be given an estimated pick-up time when they request the van.
Accessibility Policies
All MBTA employees and shuttle provider staff are required to honor all reasonable requests for assistance, including:
- Providing information or directions
- Providing sighted guide to and from shuttles and stations
- Getting a seat on a vehicle
- Deploying a shuttle bus ramp or lift
- Shuttle bus operators are required to clearly and loudly announce every station stop along each route.
- Service animals are welcome on all shuttle buses at any time.
The RIDE
The RIDE will not be impacted by this closure.
Questions?
For questions, comments, or complaints about this closure, or to request a reasonable accommodation:
- Call Customer Support at 617-222-3200 (MA Relay 711).
- Share feedback online.
For questions or comments about accessibility, email the Department of System-Wide Accessibility at accessfeedback@mbta.com