Framingham/Worcester Line
Regional Rail
For more information, visit https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Worcester.
Current Service Alerts
Framingham Line Train 5304 (7:21 AM from Framingham) has departed Framingham and is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule due to freight train traffic.
Affected stations: Framingham West Natick Natick Center Wellesley Square Wellesley Hills Wellesley Farms Auburndale West Newton Newtonville Boston Landing Lansdowne Back Bay South Station
Framingham Line Train 5303 (7:10 AM from South Station) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Back Bay and Framingham.
Affected stations: Back Bay Lansdowne Boston Landing Newtonville West Newton Auburndale Wellesley Farms Wellesley Hills Wellesley Square Natick Center West Natick Framingham
South Station Elevator 901 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to Silver Line drop-off platform and lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑🔧 To exit the Red Line, use nearby South Station Elevator 918. To exit the Silver Line, take South Station Elevator 927 to the Alewife platform, then take South Station Elevator 919 to the Airport/Design Center/Chelsea platform. At the Silver Line platform, use South Station Elevator 918 to access the lobby. To board the Red Line, use South Station Elevator 918 located on the opposide side of the lobby.
On Sun, Oct 25, at the end of service, the Framingham/Worcester Line construction schedule will end. Full service resumes on Mon, Oct 26, with a new Fall/Winter schedule available on mbta.com/cr.
Worcester Elevator 781 (Platform to pedestrian bridge) is unavailable. Please use the elevator in the main facility at 2 Washington Sq.
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.
Worcester Elevator 782 (Parking lot to pedestrian bridge) is unavailable. Please use elevator in main building at 2 Washington Sq.
Reminder: The traffic gate off of High St. to the Southern Ashland Parking Lot is not for public access. Please access the lot via Memorial Dr. off W. Union St.
South Station Escalator 388 (Lobby to CSA area) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Natick Center Elevator 751 (Track 2 to street) is unavailable.
To exit: Go to the east end of the platform. Take the ramp to Washington St.\nTo board: Go south on Main St. Turn left on South Ave and go one block. Turn left on Washington St. Take the ramp to the Track 2 platform.
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
There is no accessible path connecting the inbound and outbound platforms at Wellesley Square Station. The existing path includes steep slopes and is long. Designs are underway to provide for a fully compliant pathway.
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.
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Please board Worcester Line Train 5004 (5:00 AM from Worcester) on the outbound platform (Track 1) at Grafton and Westborough today.
Framingham Line Train 5304 (7:21 AM from Framingham) has not departed Framingham and is 5-15 minutes behind schedule due to freight train traffic.
Affected stations: Framingham West Natick Natick Center Wellesley Square Wellesley Hills Wellesley Farms Auburndale West Newton Newtonville Boston Landing Lansdowne Back Bay South Station
Worcester Line Train 5006 (5:45 AM from Worcester) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Lansdowne and South Station due to train traffic.
Worcester Line Train 5006 (5:45 AM from Worcester) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Lansdowne and South Station due to train traffic.
Worcester Line Train 5003 (5:25 AM from South Station) is operating 5-10 minutes behind schedule between Southborough and Worcester due to slippery rail conditions.
Affected stations: Southborough Westborough Grafton Worcester
Worcester Line Train 5003 (5:25 AM from South Station) is operating 5-10 minutes behind schedule between Southborough and Worcester due to slippery rail conditions.
Affected stations: Southborough Westborough Grafton Worcester
Worcester Line Train 5003 (5:25 AM from South Station) is operating 5-10 minutes behind schedule between Southborough and Worcester.
Affected stations: Southborough Westborough Grafton Worcester
Worcester Line Train 5002 (4:15 AM from Worcester) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Wellesley Farms and South Station.
Affected stations: Wellesley Farms Auburndale West Newton Newtonville Boston Landing Lansdowne Back Bay South Station
Worcester Line Train 5002 (4:15 AM from Worcester) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Wellesley Farms and South Station.
Affected stations: Wellesley Farms Auburndale West Newton Newtonville Boston Landing Lansdowne Back Bay South Station
Please board Worcester Line Train 5004 (5:00 AM from Worcester) on the outbound platform (Track 1) at Grafton and Westborough today.
Stations Served
This route stops at Ashland, Auburndale, Back Bay, Boston Landing, Framingham, Grafton, Lansdowne, Natick Center, Newtonville, South Station, Southborough, Wellesley Farms, Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Square, West Natick, West Newton, Westborough and Worcester.
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