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Mattapan Trolley: Delays of about 10 minutes due to an earlier disabled train at Ashmont.

Rockport Line Train 5013 (6:30 am from North Station) is operating 30-40 minutes behind schedule between Chelsea and Rockport due to a draw bridge issue.

Affected direction: Outbound

Newburyport Line Train 5010 (6:00 am from Rockport) is operating 30-40 minutes behind schedule between Swampscott and North Station due to a draw bridge issue.

Affected direction: Inbound

Newburyport Line Train 5102 (4:57 am from Newburyport) remains stopped at River Works and is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes behind schedule due to a draw bridge issue.

Affected direction: Inbound Affected stops: River Works

Aquarium Escalator 397 (First landing to State Street) unavailable due to maintenance

North Station Escalator 393 (Oak Grove platform to Causeway Street lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

North Station Escalator 391 (Causeway Street lobby to Forest Hills, Copley & West platform) unavailable due to maintenance

Assembly Elevator 718 (Revolution Drive to unpaid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

To exit, proceed to the north end of the platform and use Assembly Elevator 717, then use Assembly Elevator 716 to access Foley St. To board, travel to the Foley St entrance and use Assembly Elevator 716, then use Assembly Elevator 717 to access the platform.

The approach to East Taunton's Parking Lot will have a detour in place from Monday, December 1 to Monday December 8 for MassDOT roadwork on Route 24 at exit 17B and Route 140.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing road work on Route 24 northbound at Exit 17B to Route 140 northbound in Taunton. The work is scheduled for Monday, December 1 to Monday, December 8. Route 24 northbound Exit 17B will be closed 24 hours a day during this time. A detour will be in place. Route 24 Northbound exit 17B detour: Take exit 17A to Route 140 southbound Take exit 19A to Stevens Street Take on-ramp to Route 140 northbound. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Routes 211, 215, 216, 220, 222, 225, 230, 236, and 238 will be detoured on Sunday, November 30, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, due to the Quincy Christmas Parade. No bus service at Quincy Center, all routes will be diverted to Quincy Adams instead.

Due to the Quincy Christmas Parade, there will be no bus service at Quincy Center and all routes will be diverted to Quincy Adams instead. Route 211: Inbound/Outbound connections: Belmont St @ W. Squantum St. Route 215: Inbound connections: Water St @ Pleasant St. Outbound connections: Water St. @ Liberty St. Route 216: Inbound connections: Sea St @ Southern Artery, School St @ Hancock St. Outbound Connections: School St @ Quincy Ave & McGrath Hwy @ Southern Artery. Routes 220/222: Inbound/Outbound connections: Washington St @ McGrath Hwy. Route 225: Inbound/Outbound connections: Quincy Ave @ Faxon Park Rd. Routes 230/236: Inbound/Outbound connections: Franklin St @ Water St. Route 238: Inbound/Outbound connections: Quincy Adams.

Route 87 detoured from Mon Dec 1 through Thu Dec 4 due to construction. The outbound connections are Somerville Ave @ Loring St and Elm St @ Porter St.

Affected direction: Outbound Affected stops: Somerville Ave @ Central St Somerville Ave @ Spring St Somerville Ave @ Lowell St

On Monday, December 1st, the Fairmount Line will return to its normal schedule, with 30-minute service throughout most of the day. The schedule is available at mbta.com/cr.

Central Escalator 360 (Alewife platform to street) unavailable from Mon Dec 1 through Fri Dec 19 due to maintenance

Route 83 detoured from Mon Dec 1 through Thu Dec 4 due to construction. The outbound connections are Beacon St @ Park St and Somerville Ave @ Mossland St.

Affected direction: Outbound Affected stops: Somerville Ave @ Central St Somerville Ave @ Spring St Somerville Ave @ Lowell St Somerville Ave @ Elm St

Broadway Escalator 367 (Platform to paid lobby) unavailable

Orange Line: Shuttle buses will replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills all day on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, for signal upgrades. Regular service will operate on Sunday, December 7.

Accessibility: All shuttle buses will be accessible. Fare-Free Commuter Rail Alternative: Riders can use the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence/Stoughton Lines fare-free for service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay and South Station. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills. The trip between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is approximately 10 minutes. Travel Time: Riders using shuttle bus service should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Forest Hills should allow for at least 30 minutes of travel in addition to their regular commute. Shuttle Bus Stops: Back Bay: Northbound/Southbound - Back Bay Station (165 Dartmouth St) Massachusetts Avenue: Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (584 Columbus Ave) Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (585 Columbus Ave) Ruggles: Northbound - Ruggles Station (Upper Busway) Southbound - 1125 Tremont St Roxbury Crossing: Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Malcolm X Blvd (1184 Columbus Ave) Southbound - Tremont St @ Roxbury Crossing Station (1135 Columbus Ave) Jackson Square: Northbound - Jackson Square Station (250 Centre St) Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Amory St (1579 Columbus Ave) Stony Brook: Northbound - Stony Brook Station Southbound - Amory St @ Boylston St (207 Amory St) Green Street: Northbound - Amory St @ Gordon St (Southwest Corridor Park at Green Street Station) Southbound - Amory St @ Green St (433-451 Amory St) Forest Hills: Forest Hills Station (Lower Busway)

Park Street Escalator 373 (Alewife platform to Tremont Street) unavailable from Mon Nov 17 through Fri Dec 5 due to maintenance

Route 134 detoured on Friday, December 5, from 4 PM to 8 PM , due to a special event. The outbound connections are Main St @ Fairview Terr and Main St @ Vine St. The inbound connections are Main St @ Vine St and Main St @ Washington St.

Affected stops: Laraway Rd @ Winchester Ctr (outbound) Laraway Rd @ Winchester Ctr (inbound)

North Station Escalator 385 (Valenti Way to Orange Line, Green Line lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

Porter Escalator 509 (Paid lobby to Ashmont/Braintree platform) unavailable from Thu Dec 4 through Fri Dec 5 due to maintenance

Copley Escalator 439 (Kenmore & West, Heath Street lobby to street) unavailable from Thu Nov 27 through Sun Dec 14 due to maintenance

Ferry Update: There will be no service on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 27; Christmas Day, Dec 25; or New Year's Day, Jan 1.

Affected ferries: Charlestown Ferry East Boston Ferry Hingham/Hull Ferry Lynn Ferry Quincy Ferry Winthrop Ferry Winthrop/Quincy Ferry

Wonderland Garage parking will be temporarily reduced for lighting upgrades. A limited amount of parking spaces will be available during construction.

Somerville Ave @ Central St (outbound) is moving through Tuesday, December 2, due to construction. Riders can board at the temporary stop located on the opposite side of Bleachery Court.

Affected routes: 83 87

Somerville Ave opp Central St (inbound) is moving through Tuesday, December 2, due to construction. Riders can board at the temporary stop located outside of Veterans Memorial Rink.

Affected routes: 83 87

Green Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) from December 8 - 22. Use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between Back Bay & North Station.

Scope of Work: This is to allow for work on the overhead catenary system, maintenance and upgrades, station brightening, and the continued installation of the Green Line Train Protection System. Travel Time: Riders should allow for ample extra travel time. Rider trip times are expected to be at least 20 minutes longer than usual. 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. Regular fares must be purchased for travel past Lansdowne Station. Shuttle Bus Locations: Copley: Westbound Shuttle Stop - Stuart St @ Dartmouth St (Route 501/504 bus stop) Hynes Convention Center: Eastbound & Westbound Shuttle Stop - Commonwealth Ave @ Massachusetts 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: Westbound only Drop Off - Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St (Route 57 bus stop) Eastbound riders can use the Amory St stop at Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant 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)

Worcester Union Station Elevator 781 (Platform to pedestrian bridge) is temporarily out of service. For ADA access, please use the elevator located inside Union Station.

Beginning November 20, Massachusetts Ave @ Lake St (inbound) is moving approximately 200 ft, to in front of the Capitol Theatre. The temporary stop is located in a right turn lane, but buses are permitted to travel in the lane and continue straight.

Affected routes: 77 350

Harvard Escalator 515 (Harvard Square mezzanine to main lobby) unavailable from Thu Dec 11 through Fri Dec 12 due to maintenance

Chinatown Elevator 922 (Forest Hills Platform to Boylston St, Washington St) will be unavailable from Tue, Nov 18, through Sun, Jan 11, 2026, while it undergoes major equipment upgrades.

The elevator will be closed for work that will significantly improve its long-term reliability. To Exit: Get off the train at Tufts Medical Center, take an Oak Grove train to Chinatown and use Elevator 876. To Board: Go to the Silver Line SL5 bus stop at Washington St and Essex St. Take an SL5 (Downtown) bus to Tufts Medical Center (stay on bus past the Temple Pl stop). Alternate route: travel 0.2 miles south on Washington St to Tufts Medical Center.

The stop at Somerville Ave @ Union Square (inbound) has moved permanently to the intersection of Somerville Ave & Hawkins St, about 350 feet away.

Affected routes: 85 87

The Route 47 Green St @ Magazine St bus stop is closed through January 2026 due to construction. Please board at Green St @ Pearl St for service to Broadway.

Amesbury St @ Vassar St (outbound) has moved permanently to Vassar St @ Audrey St.

Affected routes: CT2

The Fairmount Line has an emergency Amtrak repair temporary schedule in effect until further notice.

The Fairmount temporary construction schedule will remain in effect as the rail replacement project to prepare the line for battery-electric trains continues. Construction and service updates for the Franklin/Foxboro, Providence/Stoughton, and Fairmount Lines will be provided as work progresses.

The Franklin/Foxboro Line has an emergency Amtrak repair temporary schedule in effect until further notice.

The Franklin/Foxboro Line remains on a temporary construction schedule as Amtrak’s emergency infrastructure repairs will continue beyond October 27th. Construction and service updates for the Franklin/Foxboro, Providence/Stoughton, and Fairmount Lines will be provided as work progresses.

Route 34E detoured due to construction. The nearest inbound connections are 710 East St opp Kendall St or Washington St opp Washington Green. The nearest outbound connections are Washington St @ Washington Green or East St @ Kendall St.

Affected stops: Washington St @ Short St (outbound) Washington St @ Lafayette Dr (outbound) 625 Washington St (outbound) 624 Washington St opp Bird Middle School (inbound) Washington St @ Pilgrim Way (inbound) Washington St @ Polley Ln (inbound)

Route 40 is being detoured until further notice. Buses are omitting Georgetowne Dr @ Margaretta Dr. Please use the nearby stop at W Boundary Rd @ Georgetowne Dr.

Affected stops: Georgetowne Dr @ Margaretta Dr (outbound) Margaretta Dr @ Crown Point Dr (outbound) Margaretta Dr @ Crown Point Dr (inbound) Georgetowne Dr opp Margaretta Dr (inbound)

Jackson Square: The platform is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains. This work will take place through fall 2025.

Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.

Government Center Escalator 446 (Blue Line platform to Green Line platform) unavailable due to maintenance

To accommodate Providence Station Renovations, construction barriers have been installed and the Southern stairwell to Track 1 is out of service. Staircase access to Track 3 and Track 5 are now open.

Affected lines: Providence/Stoughton Line Foxboro (Special Events)

Jackson Square: The stairway connecting the Jackson Sq lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator.

Construction is ongoing in the Hingham Parking lot and on Shipyard Drive in preparation for the Hingham Ferry Dock upgrades. There is reduced parking in the lot, and portions of Shipyard Drive and driveways to and from the parking lot are affected

Route 429 detoured due to construction. The nearest outbound connections are Lynn Station and Market St @ Liberty St.

Affected direction: Outbound Affected stops: Oxford St @ Washington St Oxford St @ Market St

Routes 71 and 73 are detoured due to construction. The nearest connections are Mt Auburn St @ Mt Auburn Hospital or Mt Auburn St @ Traill St.

Affected stops: Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd (outbound) Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St (outbound) Mt Auburn St opp Sparks St (inbound)

Ruggles Escalator 136 (Orange Line platform to upper lobby) unavailable

Malden Center Escalator 312 (Street level to Commuter Rail platform) unavailable due to maintenance.

South Station Pedal & Park is closed due to construction. Bicycle racks are currently available on Atlantic Ave adjacent to the South Station main entrance.

State Escalator 6 (Oak Grove platform to Old State House lobby) unavailable

The Riverside Ave entrance at Campello Station is currently closed. Passengers may continue to use the Plain St entrance.

Affected lines: Fall River/New Bedford Line

There is no accessible path connecting the inbound and outbound platforms at Wellesley Square Station. The existing path includes steep slopes and is long. Designs are underway to provide for a fully compliant pathway.

There are accessible mini-high platforms at the Western end of both the Track 1 and Track 2 sides. However, the existing pedestrian path between the two sides is long and includes steep slopes, especially on the Crest Road bridge over the tracks. Designs are underway to provide for a fully compliant pathway.

Littleton/Route 495 passengers can expect occasional traffic and detours accessing the station due to the Foster Street reconstruction work.

Scheduled to complete sometime in 2027, the Reconstruction of Foster Street includes widening and resurfacing with the addition of bicycle lanes.

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

Hingham/Hull Ferry: Portions of the Town of Hull parking lot at the Hull ferry terminal are blocked off for sewer pump station construction work through 2025. More information is available at https://www.town.hull.ma.us/

The Upper Parking Lot at Worcester Station is closed with the exception to accessible parking, due to construction.

Oak Grove Escalator 105 (Commuter Rail platform to unpaid lobby) unavailable

Courthouse Escalator 417 (Airport/Design Center platform to south lobby) unavailable due to ongoing construction at the station.

Courthouse Escalator 415 (Airport/Design Center platform to lobby) unavailable due to ongoing construction at the station.

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.

Lynn Parking Garage arcade stairs 1 and 2 are closed until further notice due to structural issues. Customers may exit the garage via elevators to the ground level or by using the south stairs located on the Market street side of the garage.

Vehicular access to the upper 2 levels of the garage is restricted. The garage has sufficient parking capacity to accommodate daily demand.