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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
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 Until Tue Feb 17
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 Until Mon Mar 9
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

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↓Forest Hills
Oak Grove
Malden Center
Wellington
Assembly
Sullivan Square
Community College
North Station
Haymarket
State
Downtown Crossing
Chinatown
Tufts Medical Center
Back Bay
Massachusetts Avenue
Ruggles
Roxbury Crossing
Jackson Square
Stony Brook
Green Street
Forest Hills
↑Oak Grove
Forest Hills
Green Street
Stony Brook
Jackson Square
Roxbury Crossing
Ruggles
Massachusetts Avenue
Back Bay
Tufts Medical Center
Chinatown
Downtown Crossing
State
Haymarket
North Station
Community College
Sullivan Square
Assembly
Wellington
Malden Center
Oak Grove
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
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
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.