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Routes: SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station
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.
Route: Blue Line
Route: Red Line
Route: Haverhill Line
Route: Orange Line
Route: Haverhill Line
Route: Orange Line
To exit: get off the train at Tufts Medical Center. Go to the Washington St exit. At street level, cross Washington St. Take a Silver Line SL4 (South Station) or SL5 (Downtown) 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: 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.
Route: Orange Line
Routes: B-Green Line B, C-Green Line C, Orange Line, D-Green Line D, E-Green Line E
Route: Red Line
Route: Blue Line
Route: Orange Line
Route: Orange Line
Route: Red Line
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, Red Line
Route: Red Line
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
Routes: 74-Belmont Center - Harvard via Concord Avenue, Red Line, 71-Watertown Square - Harvard Station, 75-Belmont Center - Harvard via Huron Avenue, 77-Arlington Heights - Harvard Station, 78-Arlmont Village - Harvard Station, 86-Harvard Square - Reservoir Station, 96-Medford Square - Harvard Station, 109-Linden Square - Harvard Square via Sullivan, 66-Harvard Square - Nubian Station, 73-Waverley Square - Harvard Station
Route: Orange Line
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station
To access World Trade Center Ave from the lobby, use World Trade Center Elevator 935 to access the South Station platform. Take an SL1, SL2 or SL3 bus inbound to South Station, then proceed to the Route 7 bus stop located on Summer St. Take a Route 7 (City Point) bus to Summer St opposite WTC Ave. To access the lobby from World Trade Center Ave, travel south on World Trade Center Ave to the Route 7 bus stop at Summer St & WTC Ave, and take a Route 7 (Otis & Summer) bus to Summer St & Atlantic Ave. Proceed to the South Station Silver Line platform, then take an SL1, SL2 or SL3 bus outbound to World Trade Center and use World Trade Center Elevator 935.
Routes: SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, SL2-Design Center - South Station, SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
Readville
Affected stops:
Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd (outbound)
Mt Auburn St @ Sparks St (outbound)
Mt Auburn St opp Sparks St (inbound)
Routes: 71-Watertown Square - Harvard Station, 73-Waverley Square - Harvard Station
-There will be no shuttle bus service alternatives or diversion schedule for this service change.
-Passengers may use Bus Routes 35, 36, and 37 between West Roxbury and Forest Hills for connections to Orange Line subway service between Forest Hills and Back Bay.
-Passengers may use Bus Route 59 between Needham Junction and Newton Highlands for connections to Green Line D branch subway service to Copley, which is less than a quarter mile away (or about a four-minute walk) from Back Bay.
-There will be no service at Hersey.
-Riders using Bus Routes 35, 36, 37, or 59 should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to South Station from West Roxbury should budget at least 35 minutes of travel in addition to their regular trip time.
-This allows for West Roxbury Parkway Bridge Replacement project, which will replace the bridge that carries the West Roxbury Parkway over the Needham Line.
Route: Needham Line
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
W 7th St @ E St
W 7th St @ F St
W 7th St @ Dorchester St
Route: 11-City Point - Chauncy Street & Summer Street
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)
Route: Orange Line
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
Route: Orange Line
Affected stops:
Warren St @ Winthrop St (outbound)
Warren St @ Church St (outbound)
Main St @ Union St (inbound)
Main St @ Harvard St (inbound)
Main St @ City Sq (inbound)
Route: 92-Sullivan Square Station - Downtown via Main Street
Route: Haverhill Line
Route: Fitchburg Line
Route: Lowell Line
Route: Newburyport/Rockport Line
Route: Boat-F4
Routes: 435-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Peabody Square, 441/442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station, 442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Humphrey Street, 455-Salem Depot - Wonderland Station, 456-Salem Depot - Central Square, Lynn, 436-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Goodwin Circle, 439-Nahant - Wonderland Station, 441-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Paradise Road, 426-Central Square, Lynn - Haymarket or Wonderland Station, 429-Northgate Shopping Center - Central Square, Lynn
Route: Boat-F1
Routes: SL1-Logan Airport Terminals - South Station, SL3-Chelsea Station - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station, Fairmount Line, Foxboro Event Service, SL2-Design Center - South Station, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Red Line, Kingston Line, Fall River/New Bedford Line, Framingham/Worcester Line, Greenbush Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
Route: Boat-F1
Route: 59-Needham Junction - Watertown Square
Affected routes:
70
Route: 70-Market Place Drive or Waltham Center - University Park
Affected lines:
Fall River/New Bedford Line
Route: Fall River/New Bedford Line
Scheduled to complete sometime in 2027, the Reconstruction of Foster Street includes widening and resurfacing with the addition of bicycle lanes.
Route: Fitchburg Line
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.
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
Route: Orange Line
Affected lines:
Providence/Stoughton Line
Foxboro (Special Events)
Routes: Foxboro Event Service, Providence/Stoughton Line
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.
Route: Orange Line
Affected routes:
426
429
435
441
442
455
Routes: 426-Central Square, Lynn - Haymarket or Wonderland Station, 429-Northgate Shopping Center - Central Square, Lynn, 435-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Peabody Square, 441-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Paradise Road, 441/442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station, 442-Marblehead - Wonderland Station via Humphrey Street, 455-Salem Depot - Wonderland Station
Routes: Franklin/Foxboro Line, Greenbush Line, Kingston Line, Needham Line, Fall River/New Bedford Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Framingham/Worcester Line
-Extra staff will be onsite to assist.
-Visit MBTA.com/CRGATES for more information.
-Fairmount Line riders paying with a CharlieCard must validate their fare before entering or exiting the fare gates.
-If your trip begins at South Station, validate your CharlieCard at the fare vending machines near the station's ticket office. You'll then be able to tap your CharlieCard at the gate.
-If your trip ends at South Station, you'll need to see a conductor onboard or staff on the station platform to get an exit ticket. You'll scan this ticket at a reader to exit the gate.
-Fairmount Line Zone 1A stations will receive new Fare Vending Machines for CharlieCard validation for Commuter Rail use.
Route: Fairmount Line
Affected routes:
89
101
Routes: 101-Malden Center Station - Sullivan Square Station via Winter Hill, 89-Clarendon Hill or Davis Station - Sullivan Square Station, 89/93-Clarendon Hill - Haymarket Station
Affected routes:
Silver Line - SL2
4
Routes: 4-North Station - Design Center, SL2-Design Center - South Station, SLW-Silver Line Way - South Station
Route: Red Line
Affected routes:
70
Route: 70-Market Place Drive or Waltham Center - University Park