Orange Line Closure Travel Options
During this closure, we'll address speed restrictions as part of the Track Improvement Plan. We'll do additional work at each of the impacted stations, including lighting repairs, painting, and deep cleaning.
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ShuttleOrange Line: Shuttle Buses are replacing service between Forest Hills and Back Bay/Copley through Oct 20. Commuter Rail alternates are available. MBTA.com/orangeline
Commuter Rail Alternatives:
Riders are encouraged to use fare-free commuter rail service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station.
During this work a temporary Commuter Rail schedule will be in effect with additional Franklin/Foxboro Line weekday train service at Forest Hills to accommodate Orange Line passengers. The Commuter Rail schedule can be found here - MBTA.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable
Shuttle Locations:
Back Bay:
Northbound - 165 Dartmouth St
Southbound - 333 Columbus Ave
Copley:
Boylston St @ Clarendon St (Opp 535 Boylston St)
Massachusetts Avenue:
Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (584 Columbus Ave)
Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (585 Columbus Ave)
Ruggles:
Northbound - Ruggles Busway Upper Level (1125 Tremont Street)
Southbound - 1125 Tremont St
Roxbury Crossing:
Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Malcolm X Blvd (1184 Columbus Ave)
Southbound - Tremont St @ Roxbury Crossing Station (1135 Columbus Ave)
Jackson Square:
Northbound - Jackson Square Station (250 Centre St)
Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Amory St
Stony Brook:
Northbound - Stony Brook Station
Southbound - Amory St @ Boylston St (207 Amory St)
Green Street:
Northbound - Amory St @ Gordon St (Southwest Corridor Park at Green Street Station)
Southbound - Amory St @ Green St (433-451 Amory St)
Forest Hills:
Forest Hills Station (Lower Busway)Updated: 10/15/2024 9:49 AM EDT -
Shuttle UpcomingOrange Line: Shuttle buses replace service between Oak Grove and Ruggles the weekend of Oct 26 - 27 and from Oak Grove to North Station from Oct 28 - Nov 1. This is to allow for track work and station upgrades. MBTA.com/orangeline
Riders north of downtown are encouraged to consider the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line for fare-free service to and from Oak Grove, Malden Center, and North Station. Regular fares should be purchased beyond Oak Grove.
Riders south of downtown are encouraged to use Commuter Rail for fare-free service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station. Regular fares should be purchased beyond Forest Hills.
Shuttle Stops:
Oak Grove:
Oak Grove Busway
Malden Center:
Northbound - West Busway
Southbound - East Busway
Wellington:
Wellington Busway
Assembly:
Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St
Sullivan Square:
Upper Busway
Community College:
New Rutherford Ave @ Austin St
North Station:
100 Haverhill St (Haverhill St @ Causeway)
Passengers can use the Green Line from North Station to Copley/Back Bay.
Back Bay:
165 Dartmouth St
Massachusetts Avenue:
Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (584 Columbus Ave)
Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (585 Columbus Ave)
Ruggles:
Ruggles BuswayUpdated: 10/11/2024 2:28 PM EDT
Accessibility Information
Shuttle Accessibility
All shuttle stops and vehicles are accessible. Shuttle buses may include accessible coach buses with stairs and lifts, or stair-free buses with ramps. Please be aware that during weekday peak periods, a majority of the shuttles may be high-floor coach buses.
Accessible Vans
Accessible vans are available.
Riders can ask any station personnel or use an MBTA station call box to request accessible van service.
Vans are equipped with ramps or lifts and provide station-to-station service.
Wait times vary based on a rider’s pick-up location and the van’s current location. A rider will be given an estimated pick-up time when they request the van.
Accessibility Policies
All MBTA employees and shuttle provider staff are required to honor all reasonable requests for assistance, including:
- Providing information or directions
- Providing sighted guide to and from shuttles and stations
- Getting a seat on a vehicle
- Deploying a shuttle bus ramp or lift
- Shuttle bus operators are required to clearly and loudly announce every station stop along each route.
- Service animals are welcome on all shuttle buses at any time.
- Any rider may request the use of an accessible van without question. Riders with disabilities may never be pressured or forced to use an accessible van instead of an accessible shuttle bus.
The RIDE
The RIDE will not be impacted by this closure.
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 accessfeedback@mbta.com