Red Line
Rapid Transit
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Current Service Alerts
Shuttle buses are replacing Red Line service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass through end of service on Sunday, July 13. Shuttles will also service Haymarket and State to access the Green Line, Orange Line or Blue Line.
🚧 This work will also take place on July 17 - 20 and is to perform regular, planned maintenance work. Commuter Rail Alternatives: Riders are encouraged to consider fare-free Commuter Rail service between Braintree and South Station as well as between Porter and North Station. Accessibility Options: Accessible vans will be available to riders at all times. Please see station personnel or use a station call box for assistance. Free Bluebike Unlocks: You can get five free Bluebike unlocks during this work by using the code MBTAREDJUL10, compliments of Bluebikes and the City of Boston. Additional Travel Time: Riders using shuttle buses should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Ashmont or Braintree should budget an additional 30 – 45 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute. Shuttle Stop Locations: Kendall/MIT: 325 Main St Charles/MGH: Northbound - 325 Cambridge St Southbound - Cambridge St @
Central Escalator 359 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to street) unavailable due to maintenance
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Braintree Escalator 334 (Red Line platform to paid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance
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Harvard Escalator 513 (Harvard Square to mezzanine) 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 Escalator 510 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby) unavailable on Sat Jul 12 due to maintenance
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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: Shuttle buses are replacing service between Harvard and JFK/UMass due to a power problem at Kendall/MIT. Expect delays as shuttles are dispatched.
Affected stops: Harvard Central Kendall/MIT
Red Line: Delays of about 20 minutes due to a power problem at Kendall/MIT. Service is standing by.
Affected stops: Alewife Davis Porter Harvard Central Kendall/MIT
Shuttle buses will replace Red Line service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass beginning at 8:30 PM on Thu, Jul 10, through end of service on Sun, Jul 13. Shuttles will also service Haymarket and State to access the Green Line, Orange Line or Blue Line.
🚧 This work will also take place on July 17 - 20 and is to perform regular, planned maintenance work. Commuter Rail Alternatives: Riders are encouraged to consider fare-free Commuter Rail service between Braintree and South Station as well as between Porter and North Station. Accessibility Options: Accessible vans will be available to riders at all times. Please see station personnel or use a station call box for assistance. Free Bluebike Unlocks: You can get five free Bluebike unlocks during this work by using the code MBTAREDJUL10, compliments of Bluebikes and the City of Boston. Additional Travel Time: Riders using shuttle buses should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Ashmont or Braintree should budget an additional 30 – 45 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute. Shuttle Stop Locations: Kendall/MIT: 325 Main St Charles/MGH: Northbound - 325 Cambridge St Southbound - Cambridge St @
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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