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Please board all outbound Providence/Stoughton Line trains using the temporary outbound platform (Track 3) at Readville until further notice. Started Mon Aug 4 2025 3:00AM
Affected direction: Outbound

Affected stops:
Readville

Orange Line: Shuttle buses will replace service between Jackson Square and Forest Hills from February 14 - 16 for signal upgrades. Starts Sat Feb 14 3:00AM Until Tue Feb 17 2:59AM
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. The trip between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is approximately 10 minutes. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills.

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 20 minutes of travel in addition to their regular commute.

Shuttle Bus Stops:

Jackson Square:
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 @ Green St (420 Amory St)
Southbound - Green St Station (465 Amory St)

Forest Hills:
Forest Hills Station (Lower Busway)

Orange Line: Shuttle buses will replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills from February 28 - March 8, for signal upgrades. Starts Sat Feb 28 3:00AM Until Mon Mar 9 2:59AM
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. The trip between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is approximately 10 minutes. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills.

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

Vehicle 1424 0:43 behind 7:35:27AM going ↓Forest Hills
aprchg Forest Hills

	1424	1425	1545	1544	1535	1534
	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 7%	Few Seats Occupancy: 9%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%

Vehicle 1528 2:01 ahead of 7:38:03AM going ↓Forest Hills
at Stony Brook

	1528	1529	1407	1406	1523	1522
	Not Accepting Passengers	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Few Seats Occupancy: 9%

Vehicle 1418 2:27 behind 7:33:39AM going ↓Forest Hills
past Back Bay

	1418	1419	1547	1546	1543	1542
	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%	Many Seats Occupancy: 8%	Few Seats Occupancy: 10%	Many Seats Occupancy: 8%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 1%

Vehicle 1500 0:47 behind 7:35:40AM going ↓Forest Hills
aprchg Tufts Medical Center

	1500	1501	1472	1473	1541	1540
	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Few Seats Occupancy: 11%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Few Seats Occupancy: 9%

Vehicle 1462 4:13 behind 7:31:54AM going ↓Forest Hills
at Community College

	1462	1463	1408	1409	1435	1434
	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%

Vehicle 1526 2:01 behind 7:33:56AM going ↓Forest Hills
at Sullivan Square

	1526	1527	1464	1465	1503	1502
	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%		Many Seats Occupancy: 0%	Many Seats Occupancy: 7%	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%

Vehicle 1486 4:01 behind 7:32:15AM going ↓Forest Hills
past Malden Center

	1486	1487	1537	1536	1403	1402
			Many Seats Occupancy: 0%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 1%	Many Seats Occupancy: 0%

Vehicle 1490 Waiting 6:47. 6:09 ahead of 7:36:00AM going ↓Forest Hills
at Oak Grove Last seen 6:47

	1494	1495	1422	1423	1491	1490
	Many Seats Occupancy: 1%	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%

Vehicle 1498 9:33 ahead of 7:43:02AM going ↑Oak Grove
at Forest Hills Last seen 3:09

	1442	1443	1474	1475	1499	1498
	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%		Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%

Vehicle 1476 3:24 ahead of 7:39:35AM going ↑Oak Grove
past Green Street

	1476	1477	1496	1497	1449	1448
	Many Seats Occupancy: 7%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Few Seats Occupancy: 13%	Few Seats Occupancy: 9%	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%

Vehicle 1438 2:07 ahead of 7:37:59AM going ↑Oak Grove
at Jackson Square

	1438	1439	1454	1455	1485	1484
	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Few Seats Occupancy: 8%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%

Vehicle 1466 5:12 ahead of 7:41:10AM going ↑Oak Grove
at Back Bay

	1466	1467	1509	1508	1459	1458
	Few Seats Occupancy: 10%	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Few Seats Occupancy: 8%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%

Vehicle 1520 4:12 ahead of 7:39:43AM going ↑Oak Grove
aprchg Downtown Crossing Last seen 1:07

	1520	1521	1530	1531	1505	1504
	Many Seats Occupancy: 7%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Few Seats Occupancy: 12%	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Few Seats Occupancy: 8%

Vehicle 1430 0:07 ahead of 7:35:57AM going ↑Oak Grove
at State

	1430	1431	1428	1429	1437	1436
	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%	Many Seats Occupancy: 8%	Many Seats Occupancy: 8%

Vehicle 1538 3:01 ahead of 7:39:04AM going ↑Oak Grove
at Sullivan Square

	1538	1539	1417	1416	1427	1426
	Many Seats Occupancy: 7%	Many Seats Occupancy: 7%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%	Many Seats Occupancy: 2%	Many Seats Occupancy: 0%

Vehicle 1432 1:57 ahead of 7:38:19AM going ↑Oak Grove
past Wellington

	1432	1433	1515	1514	1517	1516
	Many Seats Occupancy: 1%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 4%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%	Many Seats Occupancy: 1%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%

Vehicle 1510 1:37 ahead of 7:37:51AM going ↑Oak Grove
aprchg Oak Grove

	1510	1511	1460	1461	1493	1492
	Many Seats Occupancy: 3%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Many Seats Occupancy: 6%	Many Seats Occupancy: 5%		Many Seats Occupancy: 2%

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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 2025 3:00AM

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. Started Sat Sep 27 3:00AM
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.