It seems that everything that can go wrong for the MBTA, has gone wrong for the MBTA. But on the Red Line, service is slowly but surely being restored.
Buses have been shuttling Red Line passengers between JFK/UMass and Braintree Stations as of late, though on Thursday that was disrupted due to a downed light pole. Traffic congestion ensued but later in the afternoon it was restored and Peter Pan buses brought relief.
Now, JFK/UMass Station is being serviced by the subway trains and buses are taking passengers between North Quincy and Braintree Stations. This is slated to last through Sunday, Feb. 15.
Those who still have to utilize public transit are strongly encouraged to take a Commuter Rail train into and out of Boston.
“The bus shuttle has been shortened,” said MBTA spokesperson Joe Pesaturo. “Red Line train service is now available between North Quincy and Alewife. Service remains suspended between North Quincy and Braintree. Buses are replacing trains between Braintree and North Quincy.”
The Orange, Blue and Green Lines will continue operating. Weather-related delays and a lower frequency of train arrivals are to be expected.
It’s forecasted that this weekend will bring even more inclement weather – 8 to 14 inches of snow, strong gusts of wind and freezing temperatures – which doesn’t bode well for the MBTA, especially the Red Line.
Weather like this has caused switch malfunctions on the track and the inability for train cars to grip the electric third rail which propels them forward. Failure on these fronts has resulted in trains getting stuck on the tracks and eventually being evacuated, leaving passengers stranded in the meantime.
The following Commuter Rail trips have also been canceled:
- Providence Line, 800
- Franklin Line, 702
- Fairmount Line, 743/744
- Stoughton Line, 901/902
- Worcester Express, 582
- Anderson/Woburn Line, 351/352 & 355/356 & 357/358
- Reading Line, 259/260 & 263/264
- Beverly, 051/052 & 053/054
Stay tuned for BostInno for more MBTA service updates and check with the MBTA alerts system for notifications
