Red Line

Alerts

• Shuttle Upcoming

  Red Line: Shuttle buses replace service from JFK/UMass through Ashmont (and Mattapan), April 1 - 9, to allow for critical track work. From April 10 - 30 Ashmont Branch service will operate with two shuttle trains between JFK/UMass and Ashmont.
  Accessibility:
  An accessible van will be available for the duration of the service change, serving Red Line stations between JFK/UMass and Ashmont only. Riders should see station personnel or use the call box to request the accessible van.
  
  Extra Travel Times:
  Riders using shuttle buses during these service changes should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider travelling to Park Street from Mattapan should plan for at least an additional 45 – 60 minutes of travel time to their regular commute.
  
  Commuter Rail Alternates:
  Riders are encouraged to use the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line for alternate service during this work.
  
  Shuttle stops:
  
  JFK/UMass:
  Southbound – Station Busway
  
  Savin Hill:
  Northbound – Dorchester Ave @ Savin Hill Ave
  Southbound – Dorchester Ave @ Thomley Rd
  
  Fields Corner:
  Northbound – Geneva Ave opp Vinson St
  Southbound – Geneva Ave @ Vinson St
  
  Shawmut:
  All Buses – Dorchester Ave @ Centre St
  
  Ashmont:
  All Buses – Station Busway
  
  Cedar Grove:
  All Buses – Adams St @ Milton St
  
  Butler:
  All Buses – Adams St @ Butler St
  
  Milton:
  All Buses – Adams St @ Eliot St
  
  Central Ave:
  All Buses – Eliot St @ Central Ave
  
  Valley Road:
  Northbound – Eliot St opp Valley Road Station
  Southbound – Eliot St @ Valley Road Station
  
  Capen Street:
  All Buses – Eliot St @ Capen St
  
  Mattapan:
  All Buses – Mattapan Station North Busway

  Updated: 3/12/2025 2:22 PM EDT
• Shuttle Upcoming

  Red Line: Shuttle buses will replace service between JFK/UMass and Braintree, the weekends of Mar 22 - 23, and 29 - 30, for signal upgrades. Commuter Rail service between Braintree and South Station will be fare-free during this work.
  

  Riders are strongly encouraged to use the Middleborough, Kington, and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station. Commuter Rail schedules are available on MBTA.com. Regular Commuter Rail fares will be collected for travel beyond Braintree.
  
  Shuttle Locations:
  
  JFK/UMass:
  JFK/UMass Station Busway
  
  North Quincy:
  Northbound & Southbound 263 Hancock St (North Quincy Station)
  
  Wollaston:
  Northbound- Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)
  Southbound- 291 Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)
  
  Quincy Center:
  Northbound- Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station
  Southbound- 1250 Hancock St (Quincy Center Station)
  
  Quincy Adams:
  Northbound & Southbound - Quincy Adams Station
  
  Braintree:
  Northbound- Braintree Station Busway

  Updated: 3/11/2025 11:43 AM EDT
• Service Change Upcoming

  Red Line Ashmont Branch: Service between JFK/UMass and Ashmont will operate with two shuttle trains from April 10 - 30 to allow for critical track work. Riders will experience longer wait times for trains and should plan extra travel time.
  Shuttle Train Information:
  A shuttle train is one train that will operate, back and forth, between Ashmont and JFK/UMass on a single track. Two shuttle trains will be operating between Ashmont and JFK/UMass during this work – one on each track. Shuttle trains will terminate at JFK/UMass. Riders will need to transfer from the Ashmont side of JFK/UMass station to the Braintree side for continued service towards Alewife, or southbound service to Braintree.
  
  Travel Times:
  Riders will experience longer wait times for trains during this work and should allow for extra travel time.
  
  Commuter Rail:
  Riders can connect to Fairmount Commuter Rail service by using bus route 22 from Ashmont to Talbot Ave station.

  Updated: 3/12/2025 5:42 PM EDT
• Delay

  Red Line Ashmont Branch: Delays of about 15 minutes due to police action at Ashmont.
• Service Change Upcoming

  Special St. Patrick's Day shuttle bus service will be available to and from South Station and South Boston from 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Sunday, March 16. MBTA.com/StPatricksDay
  Shuttles to South Boston will pick up at Summer St @ Atlantic Ave and drop off at E 1st St @ City Point Bus Terminal.
  Shuttles to South Station will pick up at E 1st St @ City Point Bus Terminal and drop off at Summer St @ Atlantic Ave.

  Updated: 3/12/2025 5:36 PM EDT
• Elevator Closure

  South Station Elevator 901 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to Silver Line drop-off platform and lobby) unavailable
  To exit the Red Line, use nearby South Station Elevator 918. To exit the Silver Line, take South Station Elevator 927 to the Alewife platform, then take South Station Elevator 919 to the Airport/Design Center/Chelsea platform. At the Silver Line platform, use South Station Elevator 918 to access the lobby. To board the Red Line, use South Station Elevator 918 located on the opposide side of the lobby.

  Updated: 3/14/2025 7:45 AM EDT
• Escalator Closure

  Porter Escalator 511 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
• Escalator Closure Ongoing

  Davis Escalator 342 (Holland Street to unpaid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
• Escalator Closure Ongoing

  Andrew Escalator 123 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement.
• Escalator Closure Ongoing

  Quincy Center Escalator 330 (Red Line platform to lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
• Parking Issue Ongoing

  North Quincy Newport Avenue Parking Lot closed beginning Wed Oct 16 due to construction. The vehicle entrance and exit will relocate to the old “state street” driveway. Public access via stairs/escalators to the lobby is restricted. Elevator access only.
• Bike Issue Ongoing

  South Station Pedal & Park is closed due to construction. Bicycle racks are currently available on Atlantic Ave adjacent to the South Station main entrance. MBTA.com/projects/south-station-transportation-center-improvements