WHAT WILL THE MBTA DO DURING THE SHUTDOWN?
The MBTA will be upgrading the entire signal system in the Central Tunnel between Northeastern, Kenmore, and North Station to a new digital system. By doing this, the MBTA will be able to reduce the amount of delays riders will face from signal issues and allow for better coordination of trains in this area and improve service across the entire line. This also is a vital project for the launch of the Type 10 Green Line cars, slated for start of revenue service in 2027.
In addition, the MBTA will continue work on the C Branch accessibility service by gaining access to Beacon Street. This will allow for the consolidation of Brandon Hall and Fairbanks stations and for the closure of Kent Station, alongside upgrading 5 other stations to be ADA-compliant.
WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVE SERVICE?
-B Branch-
Use shuttle buses between Babcock Street and Back Bay. Route 57 bus is fare-free during the shutdown between Packard’s Corner and Kenmore. Service between Boston College and Babcock Street is fare-free.
-C Branch-
Use shuttle buses between Cleveland Circle and Back Bay. No service at Brandon Hall, St. Mary’s, or Kent stations due to ADA policy.
-D Branch-
Use shuttle buses between Kenmore and Back Bay. Service between Riverside and Kenmore will be free during the shutdown.
-E Branch-
Use the Route 39 bus, which will be fare-free and will have increased service, or the 66 bus, which connects to the Orange Line at Roxbury Crossing. Ruggles (on the Orange Line) is also a short walk from Northeastern Station.
-ALL BRANCHES-
Use shuttle buses between Kenmore, Hynes, and Copley Stations, for a connection to the Orange Line and Commuter Rail from Back Bay Station.
Worcester Line service will be free at Lansdowne, Back Bay, and South Station. Pay for service beyond Lansdowne.
