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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
Route: Red Line
Route: Fall River/New Bedford Line
Route: Orange Line
The elevator will be closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of this elevator.
To exit: from the Red Line Center platform, take Park Street Elevator 979 to the Green Line Copley & West platform. Exit faregates. Take Elevator 978 to the Boston Common.
To Red Line: from street level, take Park Street Elevator 978 on the Boston Common to the Green Line Copley & West lobby. Enter faregates. Turn left. Take Elevator 979 to the Red Line center platform. \n\n
To Red Line: from Winter St Concourse, go to the end of the Green Line Gov Ctr & North platform. Use Elevator 812. Turn left. Take Elevator 823 to the Copley & West platform. Go to the east end of the platform. Take Elevator 979 to the Red Line center platform.
Route: Red Line
Routes: D-Green Line D, E-Green Line E, Orange Line, B-Green Line B, C-Green Line C
Route: Red Line
Routes: B-Green Line B, D-Green Line D, E-Green Line E, Orange Line, C-Green Line C
To exit when traveling on a Forest Hills-bound train, exit onto the center platform and wait for an Oak Grove train to arrive. When the train arrives, cross through the train over to the opposite platform and use Sullivan Elevator 881. To exit the train when traveling on an Oak Grove-bound train, exit the right side of the train onto the Oak Grove platform and use Sullivan Elevator 881. To board a Forest Hills-bound train, use Sullivan Elevator 881 to access the Oak Grove platform, then wait for an Oak Grove-bound train to arrive. When the train arrives, cross through the train over to the center platform.
Route: Orange Line
To exit, use Forest Hills Elevator 724 located at the opposite end of the platform to access the Southwest Corridor Park lobby. To board, use the Washington St exit, turn right and proceed to the intersection of Washington St and Arborway. Cross Arborway, turn right, then continue to the Southwest Corridor Park entrance and use Forest Hills Elevator 724.
Route: Orange Line
Route: Orange Line
Routes: B-Green Line B, E-Green Line E, C-Green Line C, D-Green Line D, Orange Line
To exit, exit the train at Savin Hill, then take an Ashmont-bound train to Fields Corner and use Fields Corner Elevator 958. To board, use Fields Corner Elevator 958 to access the Ashmont platform. Take an Ashmont-bound train to Shawmut, then transfer to an Alewife-bound train.
Route: Red Line
Affected routes:
Hingham/Hull Ferry
Route: Boat-F1
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
Readville
Affected direction: Inbound
Affected stops:
Pawtucket/Central Falls
South Attleboro
Affected trips:
802 (4:12 am from Providence)
Route: Providence/Stoughton Line
Route: Boat-F1
Affected stops:
624 Washington St opp Bird Middle School (inbound)
Washington St @ Pilgrim Way (inbound)
Washington St @ Polley Ln (inbound)
Route: 34E-Walpole Center - Forest Hills Station
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
Express Shuttles:
Shuttle buses will operate directly between Newton Highlands and Copley.
Local Shuttles:
Shuttle buses will make all stops between Riverside and Kenmore except Beaconsfield.
Travel Time:
Riders using shuttles should allow for ample extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Government Center from Riverside should budget at least an additional 30 – 45 minutes
Shuttle Stop Locations:
Riverside:
Riverside Station
Woodland:
Eastbound & Westbound - Woodland Station
Waban:
Eastbound - Beacon St @ Waban Station
Westbound - Beacon St opp Waban Station (1651 Beacon St)
Eliot:
Eastbound - Lincoln St @ Woodward St (170 Lincoln St)
Westbound - Lincoln St @ Woodward St (173 Lincoln St)
Newton Highlands:
Eastbound - Walnut St @ Lincoln St (Officer English Park)
Westbound - Walnut St @ Floral St (1170 Walnut St)
Newton Centre:
Eastbound - Langley Rd @ Braeland Ave
Westbound - Langley Rd opp Braeland Ave (80 Langley Rd)
Chestnut Hill:
Route: D-Green Line D
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.)
Route: Orange Line
Shuttle Bus Options:
Three free and accessible shuttle bus options during this service change: a Local Shuttle, an Express Shuttle, and a Downtown Loop.
Local Shuttle:
Shuttle buses will make stops at Airport, Maverick, and Haymarket for Orange and Green Line connections in the downtown area.
Express Shuttle:
Shuttle buses will operate directly between Airport and Haymarket for Orange and Green Line connections in the downtown area with no stops in between.
Downtown Loop:
One shuttle bus will operate in a loop from Haymarket to Aquarium to State to Government Center.
Alternative Ferry Service:
East Boston Ferry service will be fare-free during this service change, with trips departing every 30 minutes from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Alternative Bus Service:
Riders can use SL3 service between Chelsea and South Station, with a stop at Airport Station. Regular fares will be charged.
Travel Time:
Riders using shuttles should allow for ample extra travel time. For example, a
Route: Blue Line
Route: Orange Line
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
Oxford St @ Washington St
Oxford St @ Market St
Route: 429-Northgate Shopping Center - Central Square, Lynn
Affected direction: Outbound
Affected stops:
Tremont St opp St Mary's High School
Market St @ Tremont St
Route: 435-Liberty Tree Mall - Central Square, Lynn via Peabody Square
Affected stops:
Essex St @ Flint St (outbound)
Essex St opp Monroe St (outbound)
Essex St @ Hamilton st (outbound)
Essex St @ Summer St (outbound)
Washington St @ New Derby St (outbound)
Washington St @ Church St (outbound)
North St @ Essex St (inbound)
Essex St @ Beckford St (inbound)
Essex St @ Monroe St (inbound)
Essex St @ Flint St (inbound)
Route: 456-Salem Depot - Central Square, Lynn
Affected stops:
Essex St @ Beckford St (inbound)
Essex St @ Flint St (inbound)
Essex St @ Flint St (outbound)
Essex St @ Hamilton st (outbound)
Essex St @ Monroe St (inbound)
Essex St @ Summer St (outbound)
Essex St opp Monroe St (outbound)
North St @ Essex St (inbound)
Washington St @ Church St (outbound)
Washington St @ New Derby St (outbound)
Routes: 450-Salem Depot - Wonderland or Haymarket Station, 456-Salem Depot - Central Square, Lynn
Planned infrastructure improvements to prepare the Fairmount Line for battery-electric trains while Amtrak repairs will continue.
Future adjustments to service can be expected as Amtrak makes progress on repairs, with the goal of returning to normal Commuter Rail service for passengers as soon as possible.
Route: Fairmount Line
Route: Franklin/Foxboro Line
Route: Fairmount Line
Route: Providence/Stoughton Line
Route: 455-Salem Depot - Wonderland Station
Route: 41-Centre Street & Eliot Street - JFK/UMass Station
Route: 11-City Point - Chauncy Street & Summer Street
Route: 78-Arlmont Village - Harvard Station
Due to the Red Sox Game, the following stops will be bypassed:
Brookline Ave opp Newbury St (outbound)
Brookline Ave opp Jersey St (outbound)
Brookline Ave @ Fullerton St (outbound)
Brookline Ave @ Park Dr (outbound)
Brookline Ave @ Boylston St (inbound)
132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St (inbound)
Brookline Ave @ Jersey St (inbound)
Brookline Ave @ Newbury St (inbound)
Routes: 19-Fields Corner Station - Kenmore or Ruggles Station, 60-Chestnut Hill - Kenmore Station, 65-Brighton Center - Kenmore Station, 8-Harbor Point - Kenmore Station
Vehicular access to the upper 2 levels of the garage is restricted. The garage has sufficient parking capacity to accommodate daily demand.
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
There may also be pedestrian detours in the parking lot due to the construction.
Route: Boat-F1
Route: Boat-F1
Violators will be towed at vehicle owner's expense.
Routes: 210-Quincy Center Station - Fields Corner Station, 211-Quincy Center Station - Squantum, 215-Quincy Center Station - Ashmont Station via West Quincy, 217-Quincy Center Station - Ashmont Station via Wollaston Station, Red Line
Route: 350-North Burlington - Alewife Station
Route: 67-Turkey Hill - Alewife Station
Routes: 62/76-Bedford VA Hospital - Alewife Station via Hanscom Airport, 76-Lincoln Lab - Alewife Station
Routes 62 & 76: Bedford VA Hospital – Alewife Station, Hanscom Airport, and Lincoln Lab:
If you ride the combined Route 62/76:
The combined 62/76 route pattern will be discontinued, ending Saturday service to Lincoln Lab and all service on Hartwell Ave in Lexington.
For weekday service between Lexington Center, Hanscom Field, and Lincoln Lab, use Route 76.
For Saturday service between Lexington Center, Hanscom Field, and Lincoln Lab, use an alternative travel option.
On Hartwell Ave in Lexington, use Route 62 or an alternative travel option.
If you ride Route 62:
You'll have more frequent service, every day of the week. There won't be any changes to the route.
Route 62 will run every day, with weekend service on both Saturday and Sunday.
On weekdays during peak hours (7 – 9 AM and 4 – 6:30 PM), a Route 62 bus will arrive every 30 minutes, compared to 45 minutes today.
On weekdays during peak hours, between Alewife and Lexington Center, a 62 or 76 bus will arrive every 15
Routes: 62-Bedford VA Hospital - Alewife Station, 62/76-Bedford VA Hospital - Alewife Station via Hanscom Airport, 76-Lincoln Lab - Alewife Station
Route: 220-Hingham Depot - Quincy Center Station
Affected routes:
712
713
Routes: 712, 713
Affected routes:
9
10
39
55
501
504
Routes: 10-City Point - Arlington Station, 39-Forest Hills Station - Back Bay Station, 501-Brighton Center - Federal Street & Franklin Street, 504-Watertown Yard - Federal Street & Franklin Street, 55-West Fenway - Arlington Station, 9-City Point - Copley Square
Routes: Boat-EastBoston, Boat-F4
Route: Boat-F1
Routes: Boat-F1, Boat-F6, Boat-F7, Boat-F8
Routes: Boat-EastBoston, Boat-F4, Boat-Lynn
Route: Boat-F1
Route: 201-Fields Corner Loop via Neponset Ave
Route: 64-Oak Square - University Park or Kendall/MIT Station
Route: 28-Mattapan Station - Ruggles Station
Routes: Boat-F6, Boat-F7
Route: 31-Mattapan Station - Forest Hills Station via Morton Street
Route: 71-Watertown Square - Harvard Station
Affected direction: Inbound
Route: Newburyport/Rockport Line
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
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
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.
Route: Orange Line
Affected lines:
Providence/Stoughton Line
Foxboro (Special Events)
Routes: Foxboro Event Service, Providence/Stoughton Line
Affected direction: Inbound
Inbound Franklin/Foxboro Line passengers traveling to Forest Hills, Ruggles, or Back Bay may:
- Transfer to a Providence Line train at Readville (Track 4)
- Stay on inbound Franklin/Foxboro train to South Station then transfer to an outbound train or the subway.
Beginning on Monday, August 25th, normal train service resumes between Franklin and Forge Park/495.
Route: Franklin/Foxboro Line
Affected routes:
90
Route: 90-Davis Station - Assembly Row
Route: D-Green Line D
Train service will resume between Forge Park/495 station and Franklin Station, with inbound trains originating at Forge Park as previously scheduled.
Foxboro Line trains 1765 and 1770 will now complete their trips to Foxboro Station.
Franklin/Foxboro outbound trains will operate closer to a regular schedule with minor adjustments to allow four trains to make an additional stop at Hyde Park Station, adding approximately three minutes to the schedule and an additional five minutes to the last stop of all outbound trains.
Franklin/Foxboro inbound trains will continue to run via the Fairmount Line and will not stop at Ruggles or Back Bay Station. An additional five minutes will be added to the last stop of some inbound evening Franklin/Foxboro trains.
Mid-day busing between Walpole and Foxboro will continue, as will the cancellation of the mid-day Foxboro trains.
Train 744 (1:59PM Readville) will have a minor schedule adjustment with a three-minute later departure time and
Route: Franklin/Foxboro Line
Purchase our $10 holiday weekend pass for unlimited rides on all Commuter Rail lines from Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st.
Affected lines:
Fall River/New Bedford Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Haverhill Line
Lowell Line
Fitchburg Line
Framingham/Worcester Line
Needham Line
Franklin/Foxboro Line
Fairmount Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Kingston Line
Greenbush Line
Routes: Fairmount Line, Fitchburg Line, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Greenbush Line, Haverhill Line, Kingston Line, Lowell Line, Needham Line, Fall River/New Bedford Line, Newburyport/Rockport Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Framingham/Worcester Line
Affected routes:
220
Route: 220-Hingham Depot - Quincy Center Station
Route: Fall River/New Bedford Line
Route: Kingston Line
Route: Greenbush Line
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
Here are some tips:
When boarding the train consider the rear coaches near the locomotive.
Use all available seats including the middle seat.
Spread throughout the train to utilize all available space.
Route: Framingham/Worcester Line
Route: Boat-F1
Route: Boat-Lynn
Route: Boat-F7