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Normal Service
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Delay
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Mattapan Trolley:
Delays of about 20 minutes due to a disabled train near Butler. Trains may stand by at stations.
Delays of about 20 minutes due to a disabled train near Butler. Trains may stand by at stations.
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Planned Work
Next Week
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Fri, Mar 21 – Mon, Mar 24: Station Closure
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Bowdoin station will be closed from 7 PM on Friday, March 21, through end of service on Monday, March 24. 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 24. 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.
Crowding:Riders should expect crowding at stations during peak travel times on Monday, March 24. 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: 3/12/2025 7:19 AM EDT
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Sat, Mar 22 – Sun, Mar 23: Shuttle
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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
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
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Fri, Mar 21 – Mon, Mar 24: Station Closure
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Bowdoin station will be closed from 7 PM on Friday, March 21, through end of service on Monday, March 24. 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 24. 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.
Crowding:Riders should expect crowding at stations during peak travel times on Monday, March 24. 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: 3/12/2025 7:19 AM EDT
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Sat, Mar 29 – Sun, Mar 30: Shuttle
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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
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
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Tue, Apr 1 – Wed, Apr 9: Shuttle
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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.
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
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
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Tue, Apr 1 – Wed, Apr 9: Shuttle
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Mattapan Trolley:
Shuttle buses replace Mattapan Trolley service between Mattapan and Ashmont, April 1 - 9, to allow for critical track work. Shuttle buses will also replace Red Line service between Ashmont and JFK/UMass during this time.
Shuttle buses replace Mattapan Trolley service between Mattapan and Ashmont, April 1 - 9, to allow for critical track work. Shuttle buses will also replace Red Line service between Ashmont and JFK/UMass during this time.
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:
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
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:
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 2:23 PM EDT
Station & Service Alerts
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Escalator ClosurePorter Escalator 511 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
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Escalator Closure OngoingDavis Escalator 342 (Holland Street to unpaid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
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Escalator Closure OngoingAndrew Escalator 123 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement.
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Escalator Closure OngoingQuincy Center Escalator 330 (Red Line platform to lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
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Parking Issue OngoingNorth 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.
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Bike Issue OngoingSouth 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
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Escalator ClosureNorth Station Escalator 393 (Oak Grove platform to Causeway Street lobby) unavailable
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Escalator Closure OngoingAssembly Escalator 442 (Foley Street to unpaid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
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Escalator Closure OngoingAssembly Escalator 443 (Platform to Foley Street paid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
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Escalator Closure OngoingState Escalator 374 (Oak Grove platform to City Hall Plaza) unavailable due to maintenance
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Parking Issue OngoingThe Oak Grove Station Parking Lot has reduced availability through Monday, Mar 31, 2025, due to construction. Alternative parking is available at Wellington and/or Station Landing Garage (levels 6-8).
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Escalator Closure OngoingRuggles Escalator 136 (Orange Line platform to upper lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
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Station Issue OngoingDue to accessibility upgrades, commuter parking will be temporarily reduced at Chestnut Hill, Waban, and Eliot. Alternative parking is available at Riverside or the Woodland Garage.
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Escalator Closure OngoingState Escalator 374 (Oak Grove platform to City Hall Plaza) unavailable due to maintenance
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Escalator Closure OngoingAquarium 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.
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Escalator Closure OngoingAquarium 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.
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