July 9: Suspension of service on Franklin/Foxboro Line (last World Cup game at Boston Stadium)

On Monday, June 29, and Thursday July 9, no regular Commuter Rail service to Foxboro or between Readville and Windsor Gardens on matchdays. Shuttle buses will serve Forge Park/495, Franklin, Norfolk, and Walpole, then run express to Canton Junction to meet Providence Line trains. Shuttle Bus Stops: Canton Junction - Parking lot off Sherman St Walpole Station - IB: Main St @ Stone St | OB: Main St @ Glenwood Ave Norfolk - IB: Opp 134 Main St | OB: 134 Main St Franklin - West Central St. @ Main St. Forge Park/495 - Parking Lot off Rt. 140 The Route 34E bus will supplement Franklin Line service between Walpole and Forest Hills, where riders can connect to the Orange Line. Boston Stadium Train service between South Station and Foxboro will operate before and after World Cup matches.

On Thursday, July 9, Franklin/Foxboro Line service will be suspended. Shuttle bus replaces service between Forge Park/495 and Walpole to connect with Providence Line service at Canton Junction. There will be no regular train service to Foxboro. On Monday, June 29, and Thursday July 9, no regular Commuter Rail service to Foxboro or between Readville and Windsor Gardens on matchdays. Shuttle buses will serve Forge Park/495, Franklin, Norfolk, and Walpole, then run express to Canton Junction to meet Providence Line trains. Shuttle Bus Stops: Canton Junction - Parking lot off Sherman St Walpole Station - IB: Main St @ Stone St | OB: Main St @ Glenwood Ave Norfolk - IB: Opp 134 Main St | OB: 134 Main St Franklin - West Central St. @ Main St. Forge Park/495 - Parking Lot off Rt. 140 The Route 34E bus will supplement Franklin Line service between Walpole and Forest Hills, where riders can connect to the Orange Line. Boston Stadium Train service between South Station and Foxboro will operate before and after World Cup matches. Learn more: https://www.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2026-06-13-cr-franklin-line-world-cup-game-day-schedule.pdf Last Updated: Jun 29 2026 08:53 AM

June 7 & June 8: Shuttle buses will run between Forge Park/495 and Readville

Forge Park/495 – Readville
June 7 – 8, 2025, weekend only

There will be no service between Forge Park/495 and Readville to allow for work on the East Street Bridge. Commuter rail service will operate between Readville and South Station.

Shuttle buses will run between Forge Park/495 and Readville.

Check the weekend timetable at MBTA https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

June 7 & June 8: Shuttle buses will run between Forge Park/495 and Readville

MBTA issues alert on the Franklin/Foxboro Line for travel via shuttle bus on June 7 & June 8

travel via shuttle bus on June 7 & June 8

On the weekend of June 7 and 8, shuttle buses will replace service between Forge Park/495 and Readville. 

Commuter Rail service will operate between Readville and South Station. For more information visit MBTA.com/CR.

Learn more: http://mbta.com/EastStBridge

Last Updated: May 28 2025 02:03 PM

Friday (Apr 11) through Sunday (Apr 13): Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttles buses in use

Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttles buses in use

From Friday April 11 until Sunday April 13 shuttle buses will replace service on the Franklin/Foxboro Line. 

On Friday, April 11, Foxboro Passengers will be bused to Mansfield for Providence Line service.

Learn more: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2025-04-11-cr-franklin-foxboro-line-shuttle-bus-schedule.pdf

Last Updated: Apr 09 2025 10:02 AM

April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service

From Friday April 11 until Sunday April 13 shuttle buses will replace service on the Franklin/Foxboro Line.

Passengers on the Forge Park/495 branch will be bused to and from Readville for regularly scheduled train service.

On Friday April 11 Foxboro Station passengers will be bused to and from Mansfield station for continued Commuter Rail service on the Providence line.

Last Updated: Mar 28 2025 11:29 AM

Shared from -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts

April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, December 8, 2024 ???

Sunday, December 8

• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

MBTA shuttle bus on Franklin Line

10:00am Breakfast Buffet with Santa Claus (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

11:00am Winter Wreath Design Class (Fiori and Fern)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: WCVB Chronicle's Ted Reinstein (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Franklin Performing Arts Company presents The Nutcracker (Franklin High School)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Reminder: MBTA uses shuttle buses for Dec 7 & Dec 8 on the Franklin/Foxboro Line

On Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th shuttle buses will replace regular train service between Forge Park/495 and Readville to allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.

Reminder: MBTA uses shuttle buses for Dec 7 & Dec 8 on the Franklin/Foxboro Line

This will allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.
A diversion schedule will be in effect.

Shared from -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts

Reminder: MBTA uses shuttle buses for December 7-9 on the Franklin/Foxboro

On Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th shuttle buses will replace regular train service between Forge Park/495 and Readville to allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project. This will allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project. A diversion schedule will be in effect. Affected trips: 2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495) 2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1701 (6:47 am from South Station) 2701 (6:47 am from South Station) 2701 (6:47 am from South Station) 1701 (6:47 am from South Station) 2703 (8:02 am from South Station) 2703 (8:02 am from South Station) 1703 (8:02 am from South Station) 1703 (8:02 am from South Station) 1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495) 2702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495) 2702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495) 1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2705 (10:17 am from South Station) 2705 (10:17 am from South Station) 1705 (10:17 am from South Station) 1705 (10:17 am from South Station) 1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495) 1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495) 1707 (12:17 pm from South Station) 2707 (12:17 pm from South Station) 2707 (12:17 pm from South Station) 1707 (12:17 pm from South Station) 1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 2708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 2708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 1709 (2:17 pm from South Station) 2709 (2:17 pm from South Station) 2709 (2:17 pm from South Station) 1709 (2:17 pm from South Station) 1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 1711 (3:47 pm from South Station) 2711 (3:47 pm from South Station) 2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 2711 (3:47 pm from South Station) 1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 1711 (3:47 pm from South Station) 1713 (5:47 pm from South Station) 2713 (5:47 pm from South Station) 2713 (5:47 pm from South Station) 1713 (5:47 pm from South Station) 1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 2712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 2712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 1715 (7:55 pm from South Station) 2715 (7:55 pm from South Station) 2715 (7:55 pm from South Station) 1715 (7:55 pm from South Station) 1714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 2714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 2714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 1714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 2716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 2716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 1717 (9:55 pm from South Station) 2717 (9:55 pm from South Station) 2717 (9:55 pm from South Station) 1717 (9:55 pm from South Station) 1718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 2718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 2718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 1718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 1719 (11:55 pm from South Station) 2719 (11:55 pm from South Station) 2719 (11:55 pm from South Station) 1719 (11:55 pm from South Station) Last Updated: Nov 18 2024 10:32 AM

MBTA announces shuttles buses for the Franklin/Foxboro line on the December 7-8 weekend

On Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th shuttle buses will replace regular train service between Forge Park/495 and Readville to allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.

This will allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.

A diversion schedule will be in effect.

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

Affected trips:

2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1701 (6:47 am from South Station)

2701 (6:47 am from South Station)

2701 (6:47 am from South Station)

1701 (6:47 am from South Station)

2703 (8:02 am from South Station)

2703 (8:02 am from South Station)

1703 (8:02 am from South Station)

1703 (8:02 am from South Station)

1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

2702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

2702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2705 (10:17 am from South Station)

2705 (10:17 am from South Station)

1705 (10:17 am from South Station)

1705 (10:17 am from South Station)

1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

1707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

2707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

2707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

1707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

2709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

2709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

1709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

2711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

1713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

2713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

2713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

1713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

2712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

2712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

1715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

2715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

2715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

1715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

1714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

2714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

2714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

1714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

2716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

2716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

1717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

2717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

2717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

1717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

1718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

2718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

2718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

1718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

1719 (11:55 pm from South Station)

2719 (11:55 pm from South Station)

2719 (11:55 pm from South Station)

1719 (11:55 pm from South Station)

Last Updated: Nov 08 2024 11:02 AM

MBTA announces shuttles buses for the Franklin/Foxboro line on the December 7-8 weekend

Reminder: Shuttle busses between Franklin & Walpole on Aug 19 & Aug 20 to allow for track work

MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) posted on Tue, Aug 08, 2023:

"Franklin Line Diversion

On Saturday, August 19th & Sunday, August 20th, buses will replace regular weekend train service between Forge Park/495 and Walpole.

This diversion allows for work on the Franklin double track project. https://t.co/NiAtJ6edei"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MBTA_CR/status/1688889688516403201

Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole

MBTA Commuter Rail: Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole

MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) posted on Tue, Aug 08, 2023:

"Franklin Line Diversion

On Saturday, August 19th & Sunday, August 20th, buses will replace regular weekend train service between Forge Park/495 and Walpole.

This diversion allows for work on the Franklin double track project. https://t.co/NiAtJ6edei"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MBTA_CR/status/1688889688516403201

Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole

Commuter Rail: Franklin Line - maybe this is the last weekend for shuttle buses

Walpole – Forge Park/495 = September 12 – December 20, weekends

Shuttle buses replace trains between Walpole and Forge Park/495 to allow for work on the Franklin Line Double Track project.

Learn more about the Franklin Line Double Track project
https://www.mbta.com/projects/franklin-line-double-track

See all Franklin Line service changes  https://www.mbta.com/diversions/franklin-line

 

Commuter Rail: Franklin Line - maybe this is the last weekend for shuttle buses

 

MBTA: Franklin Line - shuttle bus -through Dec 20

On weekends through Dec 20, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a normal train schedule. Trains will operate between Walpole and S. Station

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Dec 04 2020 12:10 PM

MBTA: Franklin Line - shuttle bus -through Dec 20

 

MBTA: Franklin Line notice - shuttle bus -through December 20

On weekends through Dec 20, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a normal train schedule. Trains will operate between Norwood Central and S. Station

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

Last Updated: Nov 20 2020 12:15 PM

If you want to take the train to Boston, drive to Walpole (park there) and avoid the shuttle.

MBTA: Franklin Line notice - shuttle bus -through December 20

Franklin Line: Shuttle bus to Walpole on weekends through Nov 22

Walpole – Forge Park/495 = September 12 – November 21, weekends

Shuttle buses replace trains between Walpole and Forge Park/495 to allow for work on the Franklin Line Double Track project.

Learn more about the Franklin Line Double Track project

https://www.mbta.com/projects/franklin-line-double-track

Franklin Line: Shuttle bus to Walpole on weekends through Nov 22

Reminder: Franklin Line notice weekends - new schedule effective Mon - Nov 2

Weekend shuttle service

On weekends through Nov 22, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a weekend train schedule. However, trains will operate between Walpole and South Station.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time. 

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork

New schedule effective Nov 2

Fall/Winter Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, November 2. You can grab them at South Station, North Station & Back Bay or visit MBTA.com/cr to find out all the changes as we significantly increased service on all lines throughout the day.  

Effective Nov 2  https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2020-fall/2020-11-02-cr-franklin-accessible-v2.pdf 

Reminder:  Franklin Line notice weekends - new schedule effective Mon - Nov 2

Reminder - Franklin Line: shuttle buses on weekends through Nov 22

On weekends through Nov 22, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a weekend train schedule. However, trains will operate between Walpole and South Station.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork 

Reminder - Franklin Line: shuttle buses on weekends through Nov 22

Franklin Line notice: Commuter Rail shuttle bus on weekends through Nov 22

"On weekends through Nov 22, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a weekend train schedule. However, trains will operate between Walpole and South Station.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time."

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Oct 16 2020 04:28 PM 

 

Franklin Line notice: Commuter Rail shuttle bus weekend through Nov 22

MBTA Commuter Rail: Shuttle bus for Franklin through Walpole weekends Sep 12-Oct 11

On weekends Sept 12 - Oct 11, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a weekend train schedule. However, trains will operate between Walpole and South Station.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Sep 19 2020 07:16 AM 

 

Head's Up: MTBA Commuter Rail - Shuttle Bus to Walpole Jun 6-7

On June 6 & 7, buses will replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double track extension work. The buses will operate on the weekend train schedule. Normal train service will operate at Walpole through South Station

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork for more details.

Affected stops:

• Walpole
• Norfolk
• Norwood Depot
• Norwood Central
• Franklin
• Forge Park/495

Affected trips:
1702 (6:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1703 (7:20 am from South Station)
1704 (8:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1705 (9:20 am from South Station)
2706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
2706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
2707 (11:20 am from South Station)
1707 (11:20 am from South Station)
2707 (11:20 am from South Station)
1707 (11:20 am from South Station)
2708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
2709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
1709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
2710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
2711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
1711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
2712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
2713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
1713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
2714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
2715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
1715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
2716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
2717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
1717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
2718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2719 (11:20 pm from South Station)
2719 (11:20 pm from South Station)
1719 (11:20 pm from South Station)

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork


Last Updated: May 22 2020 01:59 PM

Franklin Line: Double track photos via Keolis