From the MBTA:
Service changes are taking place to support renewal and revitalization work on the Green and Blue lines, GLTPS installation, Orange Line signal upgrades, accessibility improvements at Jackson Square, and the North Station Terminal Area Signal System Improvement Project.
The MBTA today announced service changes in September on the Green, Orange, Blue, and Fitchburg 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-Alertsor to follow the MBTA on X @MBTA, @MBTA_CR, and @MBTA_CR_Alerts for up-to-date service information.
On the Green Line:
The MBTA will perform continued work on the Green Line D Branch in September to install Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) infrastructure. When complete, GLTPS will combine vehicle and wayside equipment to avoid train-on-train collisions, incorporate speed enforcement, and more.
In September, the MBTA will also continue to rebuild the Green Line D Branch and ensure that additional sections of track are improved to the same state of good repair standards that support reliable and robust service. Crews will accomplish essential infrastructure upgrades, track renewal, and other critical revitalization work. Building on the success of the Track Improvement Program, this regular, planned renewal and revitalization work is ongoing and continuous, ensuring the long-term stability of our infrastructure and preserving the system for future generations of riders.
To accomplish this work, the following service suspension will take place:
Green Line D Branch service will be suspended between Riverside and Kenmore for nine days, September 3 – 11.
- Free and accessible Express and Local shuttle bus services will replace trains between Riverside and Kenmore.
- Express Shuttle: Shuttle buses will operate directly between Riverside, Woodland, Waban, Eliot, Newton Highlands, and Copley.
- Local Shuttle: Shuttle buses will make all stops between Riverside and Kenmore except Beaconsfield.
- There will be no shuttle service at Beaconsfield. Riders are encouraged to travel instead to Dean Road on the C Branch, which is less than a quarter mile away (or about a four-minute walk).
- Riders may change between each shuttle bus option at Newton Highlands.
- Riders who typically board or disembark at Reservoir are encouraged to instead consider traveling to Cleveland Circle on the C Branch, which is less than a tenth of a mile away (or a two-minute walk).
- Riders using shuttles buses should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Government Center from Riverside should budget at least an additional 30 – 45 minutes of travel in additional to their regular commute.
On the Orange Line:
The MBTA will accomplish signal upgrade work on the Orange Line during two weekends in September. By upgrading its signals, the MBTA will significantly increase operational efficiency and improve scheduling reliability for riders.
In September, the MBTA will also accomplish accessibility upgrades at the platform-level of Jackson Square as part of the Jackson Square Station Accessibility Improvements. The station is currently undergoing improvements to provide Orange Line riders with a modernized, fully accessible transit experience.
To accomplish this work, the following service suspension will take place:
- Orange Line service will be suspended between North Station and Forest Hills during the weekends of September 13 – 14 and September 27 – 28.
- Free and accessible shuttle buses will make stops between Forest Hills and Back Bay as well as Copley on the Green Line.
- Riders should note that there will be no shuttle bus service between Back Bay and North Station. Riders are encouraged to utilize parallel Green Line service between North Station and Copley for travel through the downtown area. The MBTA will increase Green Line service during this time to accommodate anticipated increases in ridership.
- Riders are also encouraged to consider the Commuter Rail for fare-free service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station.
- Accessible vans will be available at North Station and Tufts Medical Center Station, serving all stations between North Station and Back Bay as well as Copley on the Green Line.
- Riders using the shuttles buses should budget 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 in additional to their regular commute.
- Free and accessible shuttle buses will make stops between Forest Hills and Back Bay as well as Copley on the Green Line.
- Orange Line train service will bypass Jackson Square during the following dates:
- In the Forest Hills-bound direction:
- Beginning at approximately 9 PM through the end of service for three days, September 17 – 19.
- Beginning at approximately 9 PM through the end of service for three days, September 24 – 26.
- Forest Hills-bound riders who typically exit at Jackson Square should instead exit at Stony Brook and board an Oak Grove-bound train back to Jackson Square.
- Forest Hills-bound riders who typically board at Jackson Square should instead board an Oak Grove-bound train at Jackson Square, exit at Roxbury Crossing, and board a Forest Hills-bound train to their destination.
- In both directions (station closed):
- The weekend of September 20 – 21.
- Riders should instead use Bus Route 22 to travel between Roxbury Crossing and Jackson Square.
- Riders using Bus Route 22 should budget an additional 10 minutes to their trip.
- In the Forest Hills-bound direction:
On the Blue Line:
In September, the MBTA will accomplish vital upgrade and improvement work on the Blue Line drainage system and pump room, which protects the line from major rain and flooding events. Additional track maintenance activities will also take place, including upgrades to tunnel lighting, the overhead catenary wire system, and power cables. Signal personnel will also perform cable renewal work with track personnel replacing rail ties as needed. This work will improve the resiliency of the Blue Line’s infrastructure, making the line safer and more reliable.
To accomplish this work, the following service suspension will take place:
Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Airport beginning at approximately 8:30 PM through the end of service on September 19 and continuing through the entire weekend, September 20 – 21.
- There will be three free and accessible shuttle bus options during this service change: a local shuttle, an express shuttle, and a downtown loop.
- Riders should note that the local and express shuttle bus options will not stop at downtown Blue Line stations and will instead stop at Haymarket for Orange and Green Line connections in the downtown area.
- Operating the alternate shuttle bus options in this way saves over 15 minutes of travel time compared to if shuttle buses were to navigate through downtown Boston’s crowded streets in mixed traffic to stop at all affected Blue Line stations.
- Local Shuttle: Shuttle buses will make stops at Airport, Maverick, and Haymarket for Orange and Green Line connections in the downtown area.
- The local shuttle will not stop at Aquarium, State, Government Center, or Bowdoin.
- 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.
- Riders should note that the local and express shuttle bus options will not stop at downtown Blue Line stations and will instead stop at Haymarket for Orange and Green Line connections in the downtown area.
- Fare gates will be open for free entry on the Blue Line between Airport and Wonderland.
- Riders may also use the East Boston Ferry, which will be free during this service change with trips departing every 30 minutes from 6 AM to 10 PM.
- Riders using the shuttles buses should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider travelling to Government Center from Wonderland should budget at least an additional 30 – 40 minutes of travel in additional to their regular commute.
On the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line:
The Berkshire and Eastern Railroad, which owns and maintains the Fitchburg Line’s track area between Fitchburg and Wachusett, will perform tie replacement work in this area in September, requiring mid-day shuttle bus service replacement.
The MBTA will perform work in August as part of the North Station Terminal Area Signal System Improvement Project. This project is replacing the obsolete signal system that controls the movement of MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak trains in and out of North Station with a new, state-of-the-art microprocessor system that requires less maintenance and reduces failures and train delays. The area where work is taking place is a complex network of tracks and switches that connect the station tracks at North Station, five major Commuter Rail lines, and the Boston Engine Terminal where trains are stored and maintained.
To accomplish this work, the following service suspension will take place:
- Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line service will be suspended between Fitchburg and Wachusett from approximately 7 AM to 5 PM for nine days, September 15 – 23.
- A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com.
- Free and accessible shuttle bus service will replace trains between Fitchburg and Wachusett.
- Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line service will be suspended between North Station and Porter Squareduring the weekend of September 20 – 21 and for three consecutive days, September 26 – 28.
- Passengers can instead utilize existing subway service on the Red and Green lines.
- To travel from Porter Square to North Station, passengers can take Ashmont-/Braintree-bound Red Line service to Park Street, connect to Union Square-/Medford-/Tufts-bound Green Line service, and disembark at North Station.
- To travel from North Station to Porter Square, passengers can take Riverside-/Heath Street-bound Green Line service to Park Street, connect to Alewife-bound Red Line service, and disembark at Porter Square.
- Passengers can instead utilize existing subway service on the Red and Green lines.
The MBTA previously announced service changes in August. More information is available here.
For more information, visit mbta.com/PlannedWork or connect with the T on X @MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta.
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) opened America’s first subway tunnel in 1897, pioneering public transportation in the United States. Today, the MBTA is one of the largest public transit systems in the country, operating an extensive network of subway, bus, Commuter Rail, ferry, and paratransit services across 176 cities and towns. The MBTA is undergoing a transformative period, focusing on cultivating a culture of safety and excellence, modernizing infrastructure, and improving reliability and accessibility. Current priorities include accelerating critical infrastructure repairs, expanding accessibility, and reducing emissions. The MBTA is committed to providing dependable, frequent, and accessible service that riders can rely on while supporting the region’s economic vitality. Through initiatives like the unprecedented Track Improvement Program, Bus Network Redesign, and Rail Vision, the MBTA aims to connect communities and improve riders’ daily experiences and trips. For questions or assistance, riders are encouraged to contact the MBTA Customer Center at 617-222-3200. Members of the press are encouraged to contact mediarelations@mbta.com. For the latest updates on MBTA services, projects, and initiatives, visit MBTA.com or follow @MBTA on social media.
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