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Worcester Line Train 509 (6:02 AM from South Station) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Back Bay and Worcester due to a downed catenary wire near Back Bay.

Affected stations: Back Bay Lansdowne Boston Landing Wellesley Farms Wellesley Hills Wellesley Square Natick Center West Natick Framingham Ashland Southborough Westborough Grafton Worcester

Worcester Line Train 509 (6:02 AM from South Station) is operating 15-25 minutes behind schedule between Lansdowne and Worcester due to a downed catenary wire.

Affected stations: Lansdowne Boston Landing Newtonville West Newton Auburndale Wellesley Farms Wellesley Hills Wellesley Square Natick Center West Natick Framingham Ashland Southborough Westborough Grafton Worcester

Route 95 is experiencing delays of about 20 minutes due to a disabled bus.

Route 89 is experiencing delays of about 20 minutes due to traffic.

Haverhill Line Train 208 (5:27 AM from Haverhill) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Melrose/Cedar Park and North Station.

Affected stations: Melrose/Cedar Park Wyoming Hill Oak Grove Malden Center North Station

Needham Line Train 608 (6:05 AM from Needham Heights) has not departed Needham Heights and is expected to depart at least 35 minutes behind schedule due to a downed catenary wire near Back Bay.

Framingham/Worcester, Needham, Franklin/Foxboro Line & Providence/Stoughton Line passengers are experiencing severe delays in both directions due to a downed catenary wire.

Worcester Line Train 1511 (6:13 AM from South Station) has departed South Station and is operating 15-25 minutes late due to a downed catenary wire.

Providence Line Train 806 (5:10 AM from Providence) will bypass all stops between Route 128 and South Station today due to a downed catenary wire near Back Bay. Passengers at Ruggles and Back Bay may consider the Orange Line.

Affected stations: Route 128 Ruggles Back Bay South Station

Providence Line Train 810 (6:00 AM from Providence) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between South Attleboro and South Station due to a downed catenary wire.

Affected stations: South Attleboro Attleboro Mansfield Sharon Stoughton Canton Center Canton Junction Route 128 Readville Hyde Park Ruggles Back Bay South Station

Stoughton Line Train 904 (5:15 AM from Stoughton) is operating 40-50 minutes behind schedule between Route 128 and South Station due to a downed catenary wire near Back Bay.

Affected stations: Canton Junction Route 128 Readville Hyde Park Ruggles Back Bay South Station

Newburyport Line Train 108 (5:53 AM from Newburyport) has departed Newburyport and is operating 10-20 minutes late.

Stoughton Line Train 904 (5:15 AM from Stoughton) will bypass all stops between Route 128 and South Station due to a downed catenary wire near Back Bay. Passengers at Ruggles and Back Bay may consider the Orange Line.

Affected stations: Route 128 Readville Hyde Park Ruggles Back Bay South Station

Providence Line Train 806 (5:10 AM from Providence) is operating 25-35 minutes behind schedule between Wickford Junction and Route 128.

Affected stations: Wickford Junction TF Green Airport Providence Pawtucket/Central Falls South Attleboro Attleboro Mansfield Sharon Stoughton Canton Center Canton Junction Route 128

Stoughton Line Train 908 (6:18 AM from Stoughton) is cancelled today due to a downed Catenary wire. Passengers may consider Train 914 (7:15 am from Stoughton).

Stoughton Line Train 907 (5:25 AM from South Station) is cancelled today due to a downed Catenary wire. Passengers may consider Train 917 (7:05 am from Stoughton).

Needham Line Train 602 (5:05 AM from Needham Heights) is operating 25-35 minutes behind schedule between Forest Hills and South Station due to a downed catenary wire near Back Bay.

Affected stations: Forest Hills Ruggles Back Bay South Station

Franklin Line Train 704 (4:59 AM from Forge Park/495) will bypass all stops between Readville and South Station due to a downed catenary wire near Back Bay. Passengers may consider the Orange Line for service.

Affected stations: Forest Hills Ruggles Back Bay South Station

Worcester Line Train 505 (5:25 AM from South Station) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Lansdowne and Worcester.

Blue Line: Delays of about 15 minutes due to a signal problem between Revere Beach and Beachmont.

Newburyport Line Train 102 (4:48 AM from Newburyport) has departed Newburyport and is operating 40-50 minutes behind schedule.

Affected stations: Newburyport Rowley Ipswich Hamilton/Wenham North Beverly Beverly Salem Swampscott Lynn Interim River Works Chelsea North Station

State Escalator 523 (Forest Hills platform to Washington Street, Milk Street) is unavailable due to maintenance.

Quincy Adams Escalator 346 (Unpaid lobby to garage level 2) is unavailable due to maintenance.

Kenmore Escalator 430 (Lobby to busway, street) is unavailable due to maintenance.

Harvard Escalator 513 (Harvard Square to mezzanine) is unavailable due to maintenance.

Foxboro Event Service on Mon, Aug 17 will depart later to accommodate the change in concert start time. The train is now scheduled to leave South Station at 5:25pm.

5:25 PM departure from South Station 5:30 PM departure from Back Bay 5:45 PM departure from Dedham Corporate Center 6:25 PM arrival at Foxboro

SL2 is detoured weekdays from 6 PM until end of service and skipping Northern Ave @ Tide St. Closest outbound stops are Northern Ave @ Harbor St & 23 Drydock Ave. Closest inbound stops are Drydock Ave @ Design Center Place & Northern Ave opp Harbor St.

Skipped outbound stops: Northern Ave @ Tide St Skipped inbound stops: Northern Ave @ Tide St

Green Line C Branch: Trains will not stop at Brandon Hall from Aug 17 through Oct 4 for accessibility upgrades. Riders can instead board or alight at either Fairbanks St or Summit Ave, which are 0.1-0.2 miles away (or a 4- to 5-minute walk)

Forest Hills Escalator 129 (Orange Line platform to upper lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.

Washington St @ Prospect St (inbound) and Washington St @ Prospect St (outbound) will be moving beginning Tue, Aug 18 due to construction. Riders can use the bus stop at Washington St @ Auburn St during this work.

Affected routes: 505

Route 47 inbound is detoured through Friday, August 28, and is skipping the stop at Green St @ Magazine St for construction. Service is originating at Green St @ Pearl St.

Skipped inbound stops: Green St @ Magazine St

Green St @ Magazine St stop is closed through Friday, Aug 28, due to construction. Riders can board at Western Ave @ Green St.

Affected routes: 70

Chinatown Elevator 876 (Oak Grove platform to Washington St, Essex St) is unavailable due to maintenance.

To exit, exit the train at Tufts Medical Center and proceed to the Washington St exit. At street level, cross Washington St, then take a Silver Line SL4 or SL5 bus to Washington St and Essex St (Chinatown Station). Alternatively, if possible, travel 0.2 miles north on Washington St to Chinatown Station. To board, use Chinatown Elevator 922 to access the Forest Hills platform. Take a Forest Hills-bound train to Tufts Medical Center transfer to an Oak Grove-bound train.

Orange Line: Service will be suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay from August 20 - 30. Riders can use shuttles between Oak Grove and North Station, and the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay.

Scope of Work: Crews will replace and upgrade the track area at Chinatown while also upgrading signals at Wellington and North Station which will strengthen service reliability. Local Shuttle Service: Free and accessible shuttle buses will service all stations between Oak Grove and North Station. Express Shuttle Service: Free and accessible shuttles will service Oak Grove, Malden Center, Wellington, and North Station. Accessible Vans: Accessible vans will be available at downtown Orange Line stations between Back Bay and North Station, as well as Copley on the Green Line. See station personnel for assistance. Travel Times: Riders using the shuttles should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Oak Grove should budget at least an additional 70 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute. Commuter Rail Alternates: Riders are encouraged to consider the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line for fare-free service to and from Oak Grove, Malden Center, and North Station. Regular fares should be purchased beyond Oak Grove. Shuttle Bus Locations: Oak Grove: Oak Grove Busway Malden Center: Northbound - West Busway, Berth A3​ Southbound - East Busway, Berth B1 Wellington: Wellington Busway Assembly: Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St (Route 90 Bus Stops) Sullivan Square: Northbound - Upper Busway, Berth A2​ Southbound - Upper Busway, Berth A5​ Community College: New Rutherford Ave @ Austin St North Station: Haverhill St @ Causeway St After North Station: Passengers can use the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay. Add This To Your Calendar: https://calendarlink.com/event/XBw9I

Concord Ave @ Chauncy St (outbound) will be closed due to construction on Tuesday, August 11, through Tuesday, August 25. Please board Route 74, 75, and 78 buses from Concord Ave opp Craigie St (outbound).

Affected routes: 74 75 78

Green Line E Branch: Symphony station is closed for major accessibility upgrades. Riders can use Prudential or Northeastern to access E Branch service. The station is expected to reopen in 2029.

Alternate Service Options: • Riders who typically board or disembark at Symphony can instead board or disembark at Northeastern University or Prudential, which are 0.3 miles away (or about a five-minute walk) from Symphony. • Riders are encouraged to instead consider travelling on the Orange Line at Massachusetts Avenue, which is 0.1 miles (or about a three-minute walk) from Symphony. • Riders may also use the Route 39, which operates parallel to the E branch in both directions along Huntington Avenue. Background: Currently, there are no step-free pathways from the entrances to the platforms at Symphony, and the station is not able to be accessed by people with wheeled mobility devices. When construction is complete in spring 2029, Symphony will be enhanced with four new accessible elevators, raised platforms for easier boarding, accessible bathrooms, improved wayfinding, more lighting, and upgraded safety features, making the station safer and easier to use for all riders.

Porter Escalator 510 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.

On Tue, Aug 18 and Wed, Aug 19, from 7 AM to 3 PM, Mass Ave @ Huntington Ave (inbound) will be closed due to tree maintenance. Please board the Rt. 1 bus at Mass Ave opp Christian Science Ctr (inbound) or Mass Ave @ Mass Ave Station (inbound).

Affected routes: 1

Beginning Sunday, September 6, Routes 220 & 222 will have increased frequency and simplified service on both routes.

What Are We Doing: Buses will arrive every 30 minutes or better on both routes, 5 AM - 1 AM Monday - Saturday and 6 AM – 1 AM Sunday. Between Quincy Center and Bridge St @ Newton St, a 220 or 222 bus will arrive every 15 minutes or better. Route 220 Discontinued Service: The Hingham Center loop route pattern, which runs twice a day on weekdays, will be discontinued. Use Route 220 at Hingham Depot for service toward Quincy Center, 1.3 miles or less from the eliminated stops. Discontinued Route 220 Stops: North St @ South St Main St @ Elm St Main St @ Water St Main St opp Clark Rd Main St @ Playground Main St @ Firehouse Central St @ Main St Central St @ Central Jr HS Central St @ Garrison Rd Central St @ Weston Rd Central St @ Elm St Central St @ South St Route 222 Discontinued Service: the East Weymouth route pattern, which alternates with service to Lovell Corners today, will be eliminated. All trips will run to Lovell Corners, currently called Pleasant St & Washington St. Use Route 222 at Broad St @ Commercial St or Pleasant St opp Shawmut St for inbound service towards Quincy Center, 0.6 miles or less away from closed stops. Discontinued Route 222 Inbound Stops: Water St @ Commercial St High St @ Cedar St High St opp Nichols Rd High St @ Nichols Rd High St @ Duck Lane High St @ Commercial St Water St opp Myrtle St Discontinued Route 222 Outbound Stops: Water St @ Myrtle St Water St @ Commercial St

Beginning Sunday, September 6, Route 65 will run from Brighton Center to Ruggles via Longwood Medical Area.

What Are We Doing: Route 65 will serve Ruggles instead of Kenmore, with extended hours, more frequent off-peak service, and new Sunday service. New Service: Route 65 adds service on Longwood Ave, Huntington Ave, and Ruggles St between Longwood Medical Area and Ruggles station. New Inbound Stops: Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave Ruggles St @ Huntington Ave Ruggles St @ Annunciation Rd Ruggles – Upper busway for drop-off only New Outbound Stops: Ruggles – Lower busway berth B3 for pickup only Ruggles St @ Parker St Huntington Ave @ Louis Prang St Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave Longwood Ave @ Binney St Discontinued Service: Route 65 will no longer serve stops on Brookline Ave between Fenway and Kenmore. For service to Fenway and Kenmore, use the Green Line D Branch or transfer to Route 8, 19, or 60. Discontinued Inbound Stops: Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave Brookline Ave opp Short St Brookline Ave @ The Fenway Brookline Ave @ Boylston St 132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St Brookline Ave @ Jersey St Brookline Ave @ Newbury St Kenmore Discontinued Outbound Stops: Kenmore Brookline Ave opp Newbury St Brookline Ave opp Jersey St Brookline Ave @ Fullerton St Brookline Ave @ Park Dr Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd Brookline Ave @ Short St

Courthouse Escalator 418 (Lobby to Seaport Boulevard, Fan Pier Boulevard) is unavailable due to maintenance.

McGrath Hwy @ Poplar St (outbound) has been temporarily relocated to the front of the Mercedes Benz dealership due to construction.

Affected routes: 80 87 88

South Station Escalator 388 (Lobby to CSA area) is unavailable due to maintenance.

Route 429 outbound is detoured due to construction, skipping Oxford St @ Washington St & Oxford St @ Market St. The closest outbound stops with service are Lynn Station & Market St @ Liberty St.

Route 556 inbound is detoured, skipping Hammond St @ Plympton St due to maintenance. The closest stops with service are 184 Hammond St & Hammond St @ Lawrence St.

Worcester Elevator 782 (Parking lot to pedestrian bridge) is unavailable. Please use elevator in main building at 2 Washington Sq.

American Legion Hwy @ Revere St is closed due to construction. For Routes 426 and 450, the closest stop with service is American Legion Hwy @ Hutchinson St. For Routes 424 and 455, the closest stop with service is Revere St @ Stowers St.

Affected routes: 424 426 450 455

To accommodate renovations at Providence Station, construction barriers have been installed and the southern stairwell to Track 1 is out of service. Staircase access is available to Track 3 and Track 5.

Affected lines: Foxboro Event Service Providence/Stoughton Line

The platform at Jackson Square 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.

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

The stairway connecting the Jackson Square 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.

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

Littleton/Route 495 passengers can expect occasional traffic and detours when 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.

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.

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

The bus stop at Massachusetts Ave @ Wendell St (outbound) has moved about 100 feet south, from 7 AM - 4 PM on weekdays until further notice, due to construction.

Affected routes: 77 96

Park Street Elevator 823 (Green Line underpass to Copley & West platform) is closed for maintenance. It is scheduled to return to service on September 22.

This elevator is closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve its long-term reliability. To board a northbound train: Proceed to the end of the platform and take Park Street Elevator 979 to the Red Line. At the end of the Red Line platform, use Elevator 808 to access the Winter St concourse and Green Line northbound platform.

Park Street Elevator 812 (Green Line underpass to Government Center & North platform) is closed for maintenance. It is scheduled to return to service on September 22.

This elevator is closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve its long-term reliability. To board a train to Copley and West: Follow signs to the Red Line and take Park Street Elevator 808 to the Red Line platform. Then use Park Street Elevator 979 to the Green Line Copley and West platform.

The Endicott Mini-high platform project has begun. Passengers and local residents can expect construction vehicles and activity during the day through the Winter of 2026.

Affected lines: Franklin/Foxboro Line

The Wyoming Hill Mini-high platform project has begun. Passengers and local residents can expect construction vehicles and activity during the day through the Winter of 2026.

Affected lines: Haverhill Line

Route 220 detoured due to construction. The closest stops with inbound service are 319 Lincoln St & Lincoln St opp Lincoln Plaza. The closest stops with outbound service are Lincoln St @ Lincoln Plaza & 322 Lincoln St.

Skipped outbound stops: Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal Skipped inbound stops: Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal

Downtown Crossing Elevator 870 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to Summer Street Concourse) is closed for maintenance. It is scheduled to return to service on September 22.

The elevator is be closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of this elevator. To exit: Exit the train onto the center platform at Park Street Station. Travel to the south end of the platform and take Elevator 808 to the Winter St concourse, then elevator 804 to Winter St. To board: Take an Alewife train to Park Street Station (1 stop). Exit train onto the center platform. Transfer to an Ashmont or Braintree train.

Downtown Crossing Elevator 891 (Oak Grove platform to Franklin Street) is closed for maintenance. It is scheduled to return to service on September 22.

The elevator is closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of this elevator. To exit: Travel down the Summer St concourse towards the Red Line. About halfway down the concourse, take a left through the set of glass doors marked 101 Arch St. Follow signs to the elevator. Take elevator to the 101 Arch St lobby and exit on Summer St. To board: Proceed to 101 Arch St on Summer St (across from Macy’s). Take elevator located in the rear-left corner of the lobby to Summer St concourse. At the concourse, turn right and follow signs to Oak Grove platform.

Select areas of the Anderson/Woburn MBTA Daily Lot and Gated Overnight Lot will be temporarily closed for major paving and infrastructure improvement work.

Beginning July 13, 2026, the Woburn Anderson Regional Transportation Center will undergo a major paving and infrastructure improvement project, with work expected to be completed by November 16, 2026. To support these critical renovations and enhance the long-term safety and functionality of the facility, select areas of the MBTA Daily Lot and the gated Overnight Lot will be temporarily closed throughout the construction period. Motorists and facility users are encouraged to plan accordingly and carefully follow all posted signage, traffic control measures, and parking restrictions to ensure a safe and efficient experience during the project.

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

The Stoughton mini-high platform is out of service until further notice. For passengers with accessibility needs, please use the portable lift.

Route 16 is detoured from 10 PM to 6 AM Thursdays through Sundays due to construction. Outbound connections are Blue Hill Ave @ Columbia Rd & Morton St @ Shattuck Hosp. Inbound connections are Morton St @ Arborway & Old Rd @ Ellington St.

Skipped outbound stops: Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance Circuit Dr @ Glen Ln Circuit Dr opp Shattuck Hospital Skipped inbound stops: Circuit Dr @ Shattuck Hospital Circuit Dr @ Glen Ln Glen Ln @ Blue Hill Ave - Franklin Park Zoo

Route 558: Four stops have moved due to construction. Moved inbound stops: Commonwealth Ave @ Islington Rd & Commonwealth Ave opp Marriott. Moved outbound stops: Commonwealth Ave @ Islington Rd & Commonwealth Ave @ Marriott.

Woburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq stop has moved due to a safety issue with the nearby railroad crossings. Riders can board a bus at the Main St @ Lowell St stop (250 ft away) for inbound and outbound service.

Affected routes: 137

Route 45 detoured from 10 PM to 6 AM on Thursday through Sunday until further notice due to construction. Connections can be made at Old Rd @ Ellington St or Blue Hill Ave.

Skipped outbound stops: Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance Franklin Park Loop @ Zoo entrance Skipped inbound stops: Franklin Park Loop @ Zoo entrance

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

Hingham Ferry Parking Notice: Passengers should allow for extra time to park and to access the ferry in Hingham due to work being done for the new dock. In addition, Route 220 buses are bypassing the shipyard and are remaining on Route 3A.

Pedestrian Access: There is no access between the Hingham Ferry Terminal and DCR building. Pedestrian access to and from the ferry dock is through and around the west side of the Hingham Ferry Terminal. Some sidewalk access at the Terminal may also be restricted during this work. Shipyard Drive: Shipyard Drive is closed to traffic in front of the Hingham Ferry Terminal. Traffic is being rerouted through the Hingham Parking lot. Drop-offs and pick-ups have been relocated to the parking lot. Traffic police and signage will be in place to direct traffic.

Forest Hills Pedal and Park is experiencing access issues and will be closed for repairs until further notice.

Alewife Escalator 351 (Main concourse to platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.

Alewife Escalator 353 (Main concourse to busway) is unavailable due to maintenance.

Andrew Escalator 124 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) is unavailable.

Lynn Elevators 929 (Street to parking garage) and 930 (Street to parking garage) are unavailable until further notice. Please use the accessible parking spaces on the ground level of the garage while the elevators are out of service.

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. More information is available at https://www.town.hull.ma.us/

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

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

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

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

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 is partially closed, but has sufficient parking capacity to accommodate daily demand.

The bus stop at Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave (outbound) has moved due to construction. Please board buses at Brookline Ave @ Deaconess Rd.

Affected routes: 60 65

Winchester Center Elevator 749 (Track 1 (outbound platform) to Main St) unavailable

Please use nearby ramp to the platform.

From March through June, 2026, Wickford Junction Garage will be undergoing renovation. Visitors can expect one level at a time to be inaccessible as crews work to complete each floor.