Wednesday, May 4, 2016

MBTA: This weekend - Suspension of service on Franklin Line between Readville and Back Bay Stations

Due to railroad tie replacement, Franklin Line service will be affected between Readville and South Station in both directions on the following dates:

  • Saturday May 7, 2016
  • Sunday May 8, 2016


All Franklin trains will operate via Dorchester Branch between Readville (Fairmount Line platform) and South Station.

Outbound Franklin Line service will operate from South Station via Dorchester Branch (Fairmount Line platform at Readville), omitting Back Bay and Ruggles Stations. Passengers desiring outbound Franklin Line service from Back Bay or Ruggles must board train at South Station. Passengers desiring Inbound Franklin Line service from Readville to South Station must board train along Fairmount Line platform. Any inbound passengers destined for Ruggles or Back Bay may remain aboard train to South Station via Dorchester Branch and transfer to Red and Orange Lines, or utilize MBTA bus #32 from Readville to the Orange Line. Passengers for Back Bay and Ruggles Stations should allow additional travel time.

Affected trains:


  • Saturday May 7, 2016 - All
  • Sunday May 8, 2016 - All


Affected stops:


  • Back Bay
  • Ruggles
  • Readville


Last updated: May 03 2016 02:55 PM

Franklin train approaching South Station during the morning
Franklin train approaching South Station during the morning

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