Needham Line
Regional Rail
For more information, visit https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Needham.
Current Service Alerts
Needham Line Train 6423 (5:55 PM from South Station) is operating 10-20 minutes behind schedule between Back Bay and Needham Heights due to a train with a mechanical issue ahead.
Needham Line Train 6425 (6:55 PM from South Station) has been cancelled today due to equipment shortage. Passengers may consider Needham Line Train 6427 (7:55 PM from South Station).
Back Bay Escalator 142 (Commuter Rail tracks 1 and 3 to lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Forest Hills Elevator 841 (Commuter Rail platform to lobby) is unavailable.
Please see station personnel or a train conductor for assistance. To exit, exit the train at Ruggles or Back Bay, then take a Forest Hills-bound train to Forest Hills and use Forest Hills Elevator 842. To board, use Forest Hills Elevator 842 to access the Orange Line platform, then take an Oak Grove-bound train to Ruggles or Back Bay and transfer to the Commuter Rail. Check the Commuter Rail train schedules for train arrival/departure times at Ruggles and Back Bay by visiting mbta.com/schedules.
On Monday, October 26, a new Fall/Winter schedule will be in effect. Some times have been adjusted for seasonal effects and all train numbers have changed to 4-digits. Visit mbta.com/cr for more information.
Fall/Winter Commuter Rail schedules will take effect on Monday, October 26. Schedules for all lines will be available soon at mbta.com/CR. The Fall/Winter schedule maintains consistent service throughout the day, late at night, and on weekends. Schedules will not change on the Fall River/New Bedford, Framingham/Worcester, Greenbush, and Kingston Lines. On the Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell, Needham, Newburyport/Rockport, and Providence/Stoughton Lines, several trains will depart earlier or later than in the current schedule to improve resiliency, better reflect operating conditions, and to align with Amtrak schedules. The Franklin/Foxboro Line will remain on a construction schedule while important track work is completed, and some train departure times have been adjusted. Train numbers on all lines will also change with the implementation of the Fall/Winter schedule. Passengers are encouraged to review the new schedules ahead of October 26 to plan their trips. Affected lines: Fairmount Line Fall River/New Bedford Line Fitchburg Line Framingham/Worcester Line Greenbush Line Haverhill Line Kingston Line Lowell Line Needham Line Providence/Stoughton Line
Back Bay Elevator 854 (Commuter Rail track 2 to lobby) is unavailable.
To exit, exit the train at Ruggles or Forest Hills, then take an Oak Grove-bound train to Back Bay and use Back Bay Elevator 853. To board the Commuter Rail, use Back Bay Elevator 853 to access the Orange Line platform, then take a Forest Hills-bound train to Ruggles or Forest Hills and transfer to the Commuter Rail. Alternatively, board or exit Commuter Rail trains at South Station. Please see station personnel or a train conductor for assistance. In addition, check the Commuter Rail train schedules for train arrival/departure times at Ruggles and Forest Hills by visiting mbta.com/schedules.
South Station Escalator 388 (Lobby to CSA area) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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From late August through late November, 2026, South Station restrooms will be under construction. Temporary restroom facilities have been positioned along Atlantic Ave.
Affected lines: Fairmount Line Fall River/New Bedford Line Framingham/Worcester Line Franklin/Foxboro Line Greenbush Line Kingston Line Needham Line Providence/Stoughton Line
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Needham Line Train 6426 (5:08 PM from Needham Heights) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between West Roxbury and South Station.
Affected stations: West Roxbury Highland Bellevue Roslindale Village Forest Hills Ruggles Back Bay South Station
Needham Line Train 6421 (4:55 PM from South Station) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Ruggles and Needham Heights.
Affected stations: Ruggles Forest Hills Roslindale Village Bellevue Highland West Roxbury Hersey Needham Junction Needham Center Needham Heights
South Station Escalator 424 (Lobby to Dewey Square) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Needham Line Train 6423 (5:55 PM from South Station) is expected to depart South Station 5-15 minutes behind schedule due to an equipment shortage.
Needham Line Train 6426 (5:08 PM from Needham Heights) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between West Roxbury and South Station.
Affected stations: West Roxbury Highland Bellevue Roslindale Village Forest Hills Ruggles Back Bay South Station
Needham Line Train 6421 (4:55 PM from South Station) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Ruggles and Needham Heights.
Affected stations: Ruggles Forest Hills Roslindale Village Bellevue Highland West Roxbury Hersey Needham Junction Needham Center Needham Heights
South Station Escalator 424 (Lobby to Dewey Square) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Stations Served
This route stops at Back Bay, Bellevue, Forest Hills, Hersey, Highland, Needham Center, Needham Heights, Needham Junction, Roslindale Village, Ruggles, South Station and West Roxbury.
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