Blue Line

Alerts

• Station Closure

  Bowdoin station will be closed through end of service on Mon, Mar 10. Riders can use Government Center, a four minute walk from Bowdoin. There will be longer wait times between trains throughout this work.
  

  Crowding:
  Riders should expect crowding at stations during peak travel times on Monday, March 10. If possible, riders are encouraged to travel outside of peak travel times while this work takes place as there will be longer wait times for trains.
  
  Train Frequency:
  Riders should expect increased wait times for Blue Line trains during this work. Expect trains every 8 to 10 minutes on weekdays. Expect trains every 9 to 13 minutes during the weekend.
  
  Airport Bus Alternatives:
  Riders travelling between Downtown Boston and Airport Station can use the SL1 or SL3 Bus. The SL1 runs every 15 minutes or better between South Station and Logan Airport Terminals. The SL3 Bus runs every 15 minutes or better between South Station and Airport Station.

  Updated: 3/10/2025 3:01 AM EDT
• Escalator Closure Ongoing

  State Escalator 374 (Oak Grove platform to City Hall Plaza) unavailable due to maintenance
• Escalator Closure Ongoing

  Aquarium Escalator 405 (Unpaid lobby to Atlantic Avenue) is undergoing a complete overhaul. We are working to complete this work as quickly and safely as possible. Passengers can use the adjacent elevator for access between the lobby and Atlantic Ave.
• Escalator Closure Ongoing

  Aquarium Escalator 406 (Atlantic Avenue to unpaid lobby) is undergoing a complete overhaul. We are working to complete this work as quickly and safely as possible. Passengers can use the adjacent elevator for access between Atlantic Ave and the lobby.
• Escalator Closure Ongoing

  Bowdoin Escalator 125 (Lobby to street) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement.
  The escalator will remain out of service for the foreseeable future. This decision was made after a thorough inspection determined that corrosion on the escalator’s steel truss was so severe that it could not be repaired further and that a complete replacement of the escalator would be required. Replacing the escalator at this location requires a more extended unit meeting modern escalator safety requirements. This longer unit will require significant alteration to the station entrance to meet code requirements. The MBTA has currently begun design work to understand what station upgrades will be needed.
  Due to these complexities, we expect the escalator will remain out of service for a significant time. We recognize the challenges this poses to our riders, and please know we are working to identify a solution as quickly as possible. In the meantime, Government Center Station, which is fully accessible and serves the Blue Line, is under a quarter-mile from Bowdoin Station.

  Updated: 6/13/2023 10:12 AM EDT