Red Line
Rapid Transit
For more information, visit https://www.mbta.com/schedules/Red.
Current Service Alerts
South Station Elevator 949 (Lobby to Dewey Square) unavailable due to maintenance
🧑🔧 To exit, use South Station Elevator 926 located on opposite side of the lobby, to the left of the subway monitoring office. Alternatively, travel up the ramp towards the Commuter Rail Concourse, and at the base of the escalator, turn left and continue down the hallway. At the end of the hallway, use South Station Elevator 6476 to access the Commuter Rail Concourse. To board, cross Atlantic Ave towards the South Station main entrance and Elevator 926 to access the subway lobby. Alternatively, enter the South Station Commuter Rail Concourse and use Elevator 6476 located to the left of the information desk.
Downtown Crossing Escalator 112 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to Chauncy Street) unavailable due to maintenance
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Braintree Elevator 811 (Red Line platform to lobby) will be unavailable through Friday, August 22 for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of the elevator.
🧑🔧 A shuttle van is available to transport customers between Braintree and Quincy Adams. To exit, exit the train at Quincy Adams and find station personnel or use a station call box to request the shuttle bus to Braintree. To board, find station personnel or use a station call box at Braintree to request the shuttle van to Quincy Adams. Alternatively, customers may also use Bus Routes 230 and 236 for transportation between Braintree and Quincy Center.
Porter Elevator 987 (Red Line platforms to lobby) unavailable
Please use nearby Porter Elevator 983 to access the Red Line platforms or lobby.
Alewife Garage: The vehicle exit has temporarily relocated to the third level to accommodate ongoing construction. This change is causing traffic backups and longer delays when exiting the garage. Please plan extra time for your departure.
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Downtown Crossing Escalator 113 (Alewife platform to Hawley Street) unavailable
South Station Pedal & Park is closed due to construction. Bicycle racks are currently available on Atlantic Ave adjacent to the South Station main entrance.
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Andrew Escalator 123 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement.
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Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Red Line Braintree Branch: Delays of about 15 minutes due to a disabled train being removed from service at Wollaston.
Alewife Elevator 814 (Main lobby to street, parking garage) unavailable due to maintenance
🧑🔧 Please use the nearby Alewife Elevator 815.
Alewife Elevator 814 (Main lobby to street, parking garage) unavailable due to maintenance
🧑🔧 Please use the nearby Alewife Elevator 815.
Harvard Escalator 513 (Harvard Square to mezzanine) unavailable due to maintenance
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Stations Served
This route stops at Alewife, Andrew, Ashmont, Braintree, Broadway, Central, Charles/MGH, Davis, Downtown Crossing, Fields Corner, Harvard, JFK/UMass, Kendall/MIT, North Quincy, Park Street, Porter, Quincy Adams, Quincy Center, Savin Hill, Shawmut, South Station and Wollaston.
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