Alternative Travel Options During May Red Line and Commuter Rail Closures
Updated on May 1, 4 PM
There will be overlapping Red Line and Commuter Rail closures in May.
During the full closure, we'll address eight speed restrictions as part of the Track Improvement Plan. We'll perform additional work at each of the impacted stations, including lighting repairs, painting, and deep cleaning. The weekend closures will allow us to finish repairs to the Dorchester Avenue Bridge.
Transit Ambassadors and other MBTA personnel will be available to assist riders. We recommend planning for extra travel time.
Plan a Trip
May 2-10: Shuttles replace service between Park Street and JFK/UMass; May 2-9: Shuttle service extends to Ashmont after 8:30 PM
Alternative Service
Riders who are commuting downtown are strongly encouraged to use the Commuter Rail during this closure. The Commuter Rail will be free between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station.
Red Line: No trains between Park Street and JFK/UMass. Shuttles extend to Ashmont after 8:30 PM, May 2-9.
- Shuttles are available between Park St and JFK/UMass
- The Downtown Crossing shuttle stop is only towards Park Street
- For service to JFK/UMass at Downtown Crossing, proceed to Park Street via Summer Street, the underground concourse, or the shuttle towards Park Street
- Accessible vans are available upon request
- Commuter Rail will be free between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station
Shuttle Stop Locations
- Southbound: Lafayette Mall Monument (Tremont St opposite Temple Pl)
- Northbound: 10 Franklin St (Franklin St @ Washington St)
- Northbound: 216 Summer St (Summer St @ Atlantic Ave)
- Southbound: 245 Summer St (Summer St @ South Station)
- Northbound: (Dorchester Ave @ Broadway Station)
- Southbound: (W Broadway @ Broadway Station)
- Northbound: Andrew Station Busway
- Southbound: 559 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St)
- Northbound: JFK/UMass Busway
- Northbound: 1156 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester Ave @ Bay St)
- Southbound: 1135 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester Ave @ Melvinside Ter)
- Northbound: 1500 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester Ave @ Lincoln St)
- Southbound: (Dorchester Ave @ Fields Corner Station)
- Northbound: 1664 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester Ave @ Centre St)
- Southbound: 1677 Dorchester Ave(Dorchester Ave @ Centre St)
- Northbound: 1944 Dorchester Ave (Ashmont Station Busway)
May 2-10: Impacts to Red Line Service
Red Line trains will be less frequent during these closures. On weekdays, trains will run from Alewife to Park Street every 11-12 minutes and to Braintree and Ashmont every 13-15 minutes. Please anticipate longer run times on the weekends.
Red Line trains departing from Park Street will be using the Southbound platform and can be boarded from the Southbound and middle platforms. Stairs to Northbound platform will be temporarily fenced off.
The following times are the first and last trip times for trains on weekdays:
- First trip: 5:15 AM
- Last trip: 12:30 AM
- First trip: 5:25 AM
- Last trip: 1:10 AM
- First trip: 5:15 AM
- Last trip: 8:30 PM
- First trip: 5:33 AM
- Last trip: 8:48 PM
- First trip: 5:05 AM
- Last trip: 12:05 AM
- First trip: 5:46 AM
- Last trip: 1:05 AM
May 11-12: Shuttles replace service between Broadway and North Quincy
Alternative Service
Red Line: No trains between Broadway and North Quincy.
- Shuttles are available between Broadway and North Quincy
- Riders may consider taking the Commuter Rail shuttle from South Station to Braintree as an alternative express service
May 18-19: Shuttles replace service between Broadway and Braintree
Alternative Service
Red Line: No trains between Broadway and Braintree.
- Shuttles are available between Broadway and Braintree
- Riders may consider taking the Commuter Rail shuttle from South Station to Braintree as an alternative express service
Shuttle Stop Locations
- Southbound: (W Broadway @ Broadway Station)
- Northbound: Andrew Station Busway
- Southbound: 559 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St)
- Northbound: JFK/UMass Station Busway
- Southbound: JFK/UMass Station Busway
- Northbound: 263 Hancock St (North Quincy Station)
- Southbound: 263 Hancock St (North Quincy Station)
- Northbound: Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)
- Southbound: 291 Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)
- Northbound: (Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station)
- Southbound: 1250 Hancock St (Quincy Center Station)
- Northbound: Quincy Adams Station
- Southbound: Quincy Adams Station
- Northbound: Braintree Station Busway
May 11-12 and 18-19: Shuttles replace Commuter Rail service between South Station and Braintree
Alternative Service
Greenbush, Kingston, and Middleborough/Lakeville Lines: No trains between South Station and Braintree.
- Shuttles are available at South Station and Braintree.
Shuttle Stop Locations
- Southbound: Atlantic Ave @ Summer St
- Northbound: Braintree Station Busway
Download the Rider's Guide
- English (PDF, 22.83 MB)
- Español (PDF, 7.02 MB)
- Kreyòl ayisyen (PDF, 7.02 MB)
- 汉语 (PDF, 7.08 MB)
- Português (PDF, 7.02 MB)
- Tiếng Việt (PDF, 7.1 MB)
- Polski (PDF, 7.06 MB)
Questions?
For questions, comments, or complaints about this closure, or to request a reasonable accommodation:
- Call Customer Support at 617-222-3200 (MA Relay 711).
- Share feedback online.
For questions or comments about accessibility, email the Department of System-Wide Accessibility at swa@mbta.com.
Plan a Trip
Download the Rider's Guide
- English (PDF, 22.83 MB)
- Español (PDF, 7.02 MB)
- Kreyòl ayisyen (PDF, 7.02 MB)
- 汉语 (PDF, 7.08 MB)
- Português (PDF, 7.02 MB)
- Tiếng Việt (PDF, 7.1 MB)
- Polski (PDF, 7.06 MB)
Questions?
For questions, comments, or complaints about this closure, or to request a reasonable accommodation:
- Call Customer Support at 617-222-3200 (MA Relay 711).
- Share feedback online.
For questions or comments about accessibility, email the Department of System-Wide Accessibility at swa@mbta.com.