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Orange Line: Service will be suspended between Wellington and Back Bay the weekend of Aug 23 - 24 for signal system upgrades. Use shuttles between Wellington & North Station. Use Green Line between North Station & Copley/Back Bay. Starts Until Mon Aug 25
Local Shuttle Service:
Accessible shuttles will be servicing all stations between Wellington and North Station.

Express Shuttle Service:
Express shuttle buses will operate directly between Wellington and North Station.

Commuter Rail Alternatives From the South:
Riders can use the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence/Stoughton Lines for fare-free travel between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay and South Station. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills.

Commuter Rail Alternatives From the North:
Riders can use the Haverhill Line for fare-free travel between Oak Grove, Malden Center, and North Station. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Oak Grove.

Accessible Van:
An accessible van will be available for riders between Copley/Back Bay and North Station.

Shuttle Stop Locations:
Wellington:
Wellington Busway

Assembly:
Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St

Sullivan Square:
Upper Busway

Community College:
New Rutherford Ave @ Austin St

North
Please board all outbound Providence/Stoughton Line trains using the temporary outbound platform (Track 3) at Readville today. Started Mon Aug 4
Affected direction: Outbound

Affected stops:
Readville
Orange Line: No train service between Forest Hills and North Station the weekends of September 13 - 14 & 27 - 28, for signal upgrades. Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Use Green Line between Copley/Back Bay and North Station. Starts Sat Sep 13 Until Mon Sep 15
Commuter Rail Alternative:
Riders can use the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence/Stoughton Lines for service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay and South Station. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills.

Accessible Service:
Accessible vans will be available, as needed, between North Station and Back Bay. Please see station personnel for assistance.

Travel Time:
Riders using shuttles should allow for ample extra travel time. For example, a rider travelling to Downtown Crossing from Forest Hills should budget at least an additional 30 minutes of travel time.

Affected Orange Line Stations and Alternative Service:
North Station (Transfer within Station to Green Line)
Haymarket (Transfer within Station to Green Line)
State (Use Government Center, 0.2 mi.)
Downtown Crossing (Use the Winter St Concourse to Park Street, 0.2 mi.)
Chinatown (Use Boylston, 0.1 mi.)
Tufts Medical Center (Use Boylston, 0.3 mi.)
Back Bay (Use Copley, 0.2 mi.)
Jackson Square will be bypassed in both directions on the weekend of September 20 - 21 to allow for accessibility upgrades at the station. Riders can use Route 22 for service between Jackson Sq and Roxbury Crossing. Starts Sat Sep 20 Until Mon Sep 22

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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. Started Mon Jun 30
Jackson Square: The platform is undergoing renovations until fall 2025 to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform will be unlevel during this period, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains. Started Mon Jun 30
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.