Red Line
Rapid Transit
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Current Service Alerts
South Station Escalator 382 (Alewife platform to lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Due to construction, the staircase at the north end of the Savin Hill platform is out of service. Riders should follow station personnel and signage to the alternate staircase located in the center of the platform.
Affected lines: Red Line
Red Line Ashmont Branch: Critical bridge work will be taking place the weekend of September 19-20. Accessible shuttle buses will replace service between JFK/UMass and Ashmont.
🧑🔧 Accessibility: All shuttle buses are accessible to riders with disabilities. Shuttle buses operating this weekend will be ramp-equipped, low-floor buses. Accessible van service will also be available between JFK/UMass and Ashmont for riders who prefer it. Riders should see station personnel or use a station call box to request accessible van service. Travel times: Riders using shuttle buses during these service changes should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider travelling to Park Street from Ashmont should budget at least an additional 30 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute. Shuttle Locations: JFK/UMass: Outer Busway Savin Hill: Northbound- Dorchester Ave @ Savin Hill Ave Southbound- Dorchester Ave @ Thornley Rd Fields Corner: Northbound- Dorchester Ave opp Charles St Southbound- Dorchester Ave @ Fields Corner Station Shawmut: All shuttles - Dorchester Ave @ Centre St Ashmont: Ashmont Station Busway - Berths 5 and 6 View Shuttle Route and Stops: https://platform.remix.com/project/dd0a22cb?latlng=42.30202,-71.06247,13.959&sp.id=0b0d2521-e0f0-4b73-bb2c-4bafc48bfa86
Davis Escalator 340 (Red Line platform to paid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Quincy Adams Escalator 346 (Unpaid lobby to garage level 2) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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South Station Escalator 388 (Lobby to CSA area) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Harvard Escalator 512 (Mezzanine to Harvard Square) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Ashmont Escalator 438 (Ashmont platform to Mattapan Line, busway) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Porter Escalator 510 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Downtown Crossing Elevator 870 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to Summer Street Concourse) is closed for maintenance. It is scheduled to return to service on September 22.
🧑🔧 The elevator is be closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of this elevator. To exit: Exit the train onto the center platform at Park Street Station. Travel to the south end of the platform and take Elevator 808 to the Winter St concourse, then elevator 804 to Winter St. To board: Take an Alewife train to Park Street Station (1 stop). Exit train onto the center platform. Transfer to an Ashmont or Braintree train.
Downtown Crossing Elevator 891 (Oak Grove platform to Franklin Street) is closed for maintenance. It is scheduled to return to service on September 22.
🧑🔧 The elevator is closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of this elevator. To exit: Travel down the Summer St concourse towards the Red Line. About halfway down the concourse, take a left through the set of glass doors marked 101 Arch St. Follow signs to the elevator. Take elevator to the 101 Arch St lobby and exit on Summer St. To board: Proceed to 101 Arch St on Summer St (across from Macy’s). Take elevator located in the rear-left corner of the lobby to Summer St concourse. At the concourse, turn right and follow signs to Oak Grove platform.
Alewife Escalator 351 (Main concourse to platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Alewife Escalator 353 (Main concourse to busway) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Andrew Escalator 124 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) is unavailable.
Andrew Escalator 123 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) is unavailable until further notice, pending replacement.
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Upcoming Service Alerts
On Tuesday, September 22, through Tuesday, December 1, Downtown Crossing Elevator 869 (Alewife platform to Summer Street Concourse) will be unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑🔧 The elevator will be closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of this elevator. To board a Red Line Train: Proceed to the Orange Line Oak Grove Platform at the opposite end of the concourse. Take elevator 998 or 999 to the Red Line passage, then follow signs to Alewife. To exit the station: Proceed to the north end of the platform to the Orange - Red Line passage. Take Elevator 998 or 999 to the Orange Line Oak Grove platform. Exit the station using the 101 Arch St Elevator on the Summer St concourse.
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Davis Escalator 342 (Holland Street to unpaid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Davis Escalator 342 (Holland Street to unpaid lobby) is 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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