A disabled Orange Line train caused severe delays Monday morning, leaving would-be riders stranded on packed, over-crowded platforms. Those “lucky” enough to board a train have been forced to get uncomfortably close to their fellow riders – probably strangers.
The MBTA reported severe delays due to a disabled train at 8:17 a.m. on its website. The T has since updated its status, reporting that hold ups are now minor. Affected station stops are as follows: Assembly; Community College; Malden Center; North Station; Oak Grove; Sullivan Square; and Wellington.
Delays were upgraded from severe to minor at 8:53 a.m. People still aren’t too pleased.
And by the way: it’s raining.
Waiting for a working empty train @MBTA pic.twitter.com/2Y0xSBnK5z
— Harmeet (@HarmeetSM) November 24, 2014
My ride on the #mbta OL, Oak Grove to Sullivan (kicked off) outbound to Assembly, then back inbound headed to DTX. 40 min so far! @MassDOT
— Eric Wildman (@EricJWildman) November 24, 2014
@MBTA train is packed now, making my Monday commute miserable but that free pass would cure some anguish #moneytalks #straightcashhomie
— C. Boone Pickens (@DonCorCorNelius) November 24, 2014
This red line train smells like wet dog…..#mbta
— blondy (@blondy1boss) November 24, 2014
.@MBTA Any idea when or if #OrangeLine trains are coming to downtown crossing? I’ve been waiting for 20 minutes now.
— SabrinaWiseLatina™ (@WiseLatinaBR) November 24, 2014
My train is hot, stuffy, and smelly. #mbta pic.twitter.com/Mp3GhvN7S9
— Jenn Martinelli (@jennmartinelli) November 24, 2014
2 of the 3 trains that have arrived “right behind” disabled one are already full upon pulling in. Are we getting punkd? @MBTA @universalhub
— Meg Hoffman (@NonProfit_Meg) November 24, 2014
@mbta orangeline service is an abbominaton today
— Joe Devanna (@JoeDevanna) November 24, 2014
When delays get bumped from “minor” to “severe,” you know the #MBTA is having a terrible case of the Mondays.
— Lauren Landry (@laurlandry) November 24, 2014
Featured photo via @HarmeetSM
