May 20, 2025 |MBTA, News, Transportation

MBTA Announces June Service Changes

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The MBTA today announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Franklin/Foxboro lines.  

Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X @MBTA, @MBTA_CR, and @MBTA_CR_Alerts for up-to-date service information.

On the Orange Line

• Orange Line service will be suspended in the following areas all day, every day, during the following dates:  
  
  • For three days, Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1, between North Station and Forest Hills, as previously announced.  
     
  • For nine days, June 21 – 29: 
    
    • During the weekends of June 21 – 22 and June 28 – 29 between North Station and Forest Hills. 
       
    • On weekdays, June 23 – 27, between Back Bay and Forest Hills. 
       
  • During the weekend dates:  
    
    • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops between Forest Hills and Back Bay as well as Copley on the Green Line for parallel service through downtown to North Station. 
       
    • The Green Line C Branch will also be extended to serve North Station during this time period. 
       
    • An accessible van will directly serve stations between North Station and Back Bay as well as Copley on the Green Line. Riders should see onsite personnel to request this van service. 
       
  • During the weekday dates: 
    
    • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops between Back Bay and Forest Hills. 
       
  • During all service change dates:  
    
    • The Commuter Rail will be fare-free between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station. Riders should note that regular fares should be purchased beyond Forest Hills. 
       
  • This service change is in place to accomplish signal upgrade work on the Orange Line. By upgrading its signals, the MBTA expects to significantly increase operational efficiency and improve scheduling reliability for all riders.

On the Red Line

• Red Line Braintree Branch service between Braintree and JFK/UMass will be replaced with free and accessible shuttle bus service during the following dates: 
  
  • The weekend of May 31 – June 1, as previously announced.  
     
  • The weekend of June 14 – 15.  
     
  • Free and accessible shuttle bus service will make all stops between Braintree and JFK/UMass.   
    
    • Riders using shuttle buses during this service change should budget ample extra travelling time.  
       
  • Riders are strongly encouraged to use the Fall River/New Bedford, Kingston, and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station. Commuter Rail schedules are available on mbta.com.  
    
    • Riders should note that regular Commuter Rail fares will be collected for travel beyond Braintree.  
       
  • This service change is in place to accomplish signal upgrade work on the Red Line. By upgrading its signals, the MBTA expects to significantly increase operational efficiency and improve scheduling reliability for all riders. 

On the Green Line

• Green Line service will be suspended between North Station and Babcock Street on the B Branch, Kenmore on the C and D Branches, and Heath Street on the E Branch beginning at approximately 8 PM on Wednesday, June 4, and continuing all day, every day, for four days, June 5 – 8.
  
  • B Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Babcock Street and Back Bay stations.   
    
    • Riders can connect to the Orange Line at Back Bay for continued service through downtown toward North Station.   
       
    • There will be free fares at Kenmore with the fare gates open. Riders can also utilize free Route 57 bus service for alternate travel between Kenmore and Packard’s Corner.
       
    • Fares will also be free at all surface-level stops west of Kenmore. 
       
  • C Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Kenmore and Back Bay stations.   
    
    • Riders can connect to the Orange Line at Back Bay for continued service through downtown toward North Station.   
       
    • There will be free fares at Kenmore with the fare gates open. Fares will also be free at all surface-level stops west of Kenmore.  
       
  • D Branch: Free and accessible shuttle buses will operate between Kenmore and Back Bay stations.   
    
    • Riders can connect to the Orange Line at Back Bay for continued service through downtown toward North Station.   
       
    • There will be free fares at Kenmore and Riverside with the fare gates open. Fares will also be free at all surface-level stops west of Kenmore.  
       
  • E Branch: The Route 39 will replace Green Line E Branch service between Heath Street and Back Bay stations. The route will be fare-free during this service change.  
     
  • Accessible van service will be available for Green Line stops between Copley/Back Bay and North Station. 
     
  • The Worcester Commuter Rail Line will be fare-free between South Station, Back Bay, and Lansdowne stations during this Green Line service change. Riders should note that regular fares should be purchased beyond Lansdowne and regular fares should be purchased if traveling on a Commuter Rail Line other than the Worcester Line.  
  • This service change is in place to perform regular, planned maintenance work. This maintenance work will address routine needs, ensure that all infrastructure is in peak operating condition, and includes inspections, adjustments, and repairs to keep the system safe and running smoothly.  

On the Blue Line

• Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15.  
  
  • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make stops at all stations between Government Center and Orient Heights.  
    
    • Airport Station will be closed during this service change. The busway at Airport will remain open – signage will be in place to direct riders from the Bremen Street entrance to the busway for Massport buses, the SL3, 104, and Blue Line shuttle. A courtesy stop will also be available at Chelsea Street @ Brooks Street to connect community residents to the Blue Line shuttle. 
       
    • Shuttle buses will not service Bowdoin during this service change. Riders should instead board or disembark shuttle buses at Government Center, which is less than a quarter-mile away (or about a four-minute walk).  
       
    • Shuttle buses will also serve Haymarket in the inbound/Government Center-bound direction only for connections to the Orange and Green lines. Additionally, shuttle buses will serve Aquarium and State in the inbound/Government Center-bound direction only. 
       
  • Accessible van service will be available for direct service to all affected stations. Riders should see onsite personnel to request this van service.
     
  • The fare gates will be open for fare-free service at Orient Heights, Suffolk Downs, Beachmont, Revere Beach, and Wonderland.  
     
  • Riders traveling between Maverick and downtown Boston are strongly encouraged to use the East Boston Ferry, which will be free for the duration of this service change. The East Boston Ferry will have an expanded schedule during this period. Ferry schedules can be found on mbta.com/eastboston. The East Boston Ferry operates every 30 minutes and is a 10-minute ride between Long Wharf and Lewis Mall in East Boston. 
     
  • This service change is in place to perform regular, planned maintenance work. This maintenance work will address routine needs, ensure that all infrastructure is in peak operating condition, and includes inspections, adjustments, and repairs to keep the system safe and running smoothly.  

On the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line

• Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line service will be suspended between Framingham and South Station during the following dates:
  
  • Beginning at approximately 11 PM on Friday, May 30, through the weekend of May 31 – June 1, as previously announced.
     
  • Beginning at approximately 11 PM on Friday, June 20, and through the weekend of June 21 – 22.
     
  • A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com.  
     
  • Community members aiming to travel to and from downtown Boston during the weekend work are strongly encouraged to utilize the MBTA’s shuttle bus alternatives. Major traffic delays are anticipated for motorists on portions of I-90 and I-95/Route 128.
     
  • Free and accessible shuttle bus service will replace train service between Framingham and Riverside on the Green Line D Branch for continued service to and from downtown Boston.
    
    • Shuttle buses will serve Framingham, West Natick, Natick Center, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills, and Auburndale with a connection to Riverside.
       
    • For passengers who typically board at South Station, take the Red Line subway at South Station northbound/Alewife-bound to Park Street. Then connect to the Green Line D Branch westbound/outbound to Riverside to connect to shuttle bus service.
       
    • For passengers who typically disembark at South Station, disembark shuttle buses at Riverside for inbound/eastbound Green Line service to Park Street and other downtown Boston connections. At Park Street, connect to the Red Line southbound/Ashmont- or Braintree-bound to South Station.
       
  • An additional free and accessible shuttle bus service will operate between West Newton, Newtonville, Boston Landing, and Kenmore where riders can use the Green Line B, C, and D Branches.   
     
  • Passengers who typically board Commuter Rail service at Lansdowne should instead travel to Kenmore (which is about a quarter mile or a six-minute walk) for shuttle bus service or to connect to the Green Line B, C, and D Branches for further Red Line connections toward South Station. 
  • Passengers should also note that Commuter Rail service between Worcester and Framingham will be fare-free during this service change.  
     
  • This service change is in place due to work taking place on MassDOT’s Newton-Weston Bridge replacement and rehabilitation project.   

On the Franklin/Foxboro Commuter Rail Line

• Franklin/Foxboro Commuter Rail Line service will be suspended between Forge Park/495 and Readville during the weekend of June 7 – 8.
  
  • A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com.
     
  • Free and accessible shuttle bus service will replace train service between Forge Park/495 and Readville.
     
  • Passengers are encouraged to consider the Providence and Fairmount Commuter Rail lines for service between Readville and South Station.
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  • This service change is in place due to work taking place on the East Street Bridge Replacement project.  

The MBTA previously announced service changes in May. More information is available here.

The MBTA understands how these service changes affect riders’ daily travels during this period, but we are committed to improving your travels long term with more reliable, timely, and safe service. We thank riders for their patience as we deliver this important work and for continuing to ride our system.  

The above press release was submitted to us by the MBTA.