Franklin/​Foxboro

Alerts

• Delay

  Franklin Line Train 717 (1:28 pm from South Station) is operating 5-15 minutes behind schedule between Walpole and Forge Park.
  Affected direction:
  Outbound

  Updated: 11/22/2024 2:20 PM EST
• Schedule Change

  The new Fall/Winter schedule is now in effect on all lines with seasonal and on-time performance adjustments. Schedules are available online at MBTA.com/cr and will be available in hub stations soon.
  -The ski train will be back on the Fitchburg Line. Wachusett Mountain ski area operates a shuttle between the ski area and Wachusett station during Winter months to connect to these trains which feature a specifically modified coach equipped with racks for ski and snowboard equipment. Update to when the Ski Trains will be in effect will come out soon.
  
  -Holiday service:
  On Thursday, November 28th, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day), Friday, November 29th, 2024 (Day after Thanksgiving), Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 (Christmas Day), Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 (New Year’s Day), and Monday, February 17th, 2025 (President’s Day) all lines will operate on a weekend schedule. On Monday, January 20th, 2025 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and Monday, April 21st, 2025 (Patriot’s Day), all lines will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
  
  Affected lines:
  Newburyport/Rockport Line
  Haverhill Line
  Lowell Line
  Fitchburg Line
  Framingham/Worcester Line
  Needham Line
  Franklin/Foxboro Line
  Fairmount Line
  Providence/Stoughton Line
  Middleborough/Lakeville Line
  Kingston Line
  Greenbush Line

  Updated: 11/18/2024 3:00 AM EST
• Service Change Upcoming

  On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th and the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29th, the Commuter Rail will be operating on a regular weekend schedule. MBTA.com/holidays
  Affected lines:
  Newburyport/Rockport Line
  Haverhill Line
  Lowell Line
  Fitchburg Line
  Framingham/Worcester Line
  Needham Line
  Franklin/Foxboro Line
  Fairmount Line
  Providence/Stoughton Line
  Middleborough/Lakeville Line
  Kingston Line
  Greenbush Line

  Updated: 11/22/2024 12:00 AM EST
• Service Change Upcoming

  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)

  Updated: 11/18/2024 10:32 AM EST
• Station Issue

  Beginning the morning of Mon, Nov 18th through Fri Nov 29th, the stairway entrance at Franklin will be temporarily blocked to allow for necessary maintenance. Passengers can access the station through the parking lot using the entrance on Depot Street.
  Affected lines:
  Franklin/Foxboro Line

  Updated: 11/22/2024 10:47 AM EST
• Station Issue Upcoming

  Walpole Station parking will be closed starting at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3rd and will reopen on Saturday, December 7th.
  Affected lines:
  The Franklin Branch Forge Park-Norwood Central shuttle
  The Franklin Branch Forge Park-Readville shuttle
  The Franklin Branch Forge Park-South Station shuttle
  The Franklin Branch Forge Park-Walpole shuttle
  Franklin/Foxboro Line

  Updated: 11/22/2024 3:00 AM EST
• Station Issue Upcoming

  Franklin Station parking will be closed starting at 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 5th and will reopen on Sunday, December 8th. Lingering vehicles on closure dates will be towed after 8:00 pm.
  Affected lines:
  The Franklin Branch Forge Park-Norwood Central shuttle
  The Franklin Branch Forge Park-Readville shuttle
  The Franklin Branch Forge Park-South Station shuttle
  The Franklin Branch Forge Park-Walpole shuttle
  Franklin/Foxboro Line

  Updated: 11/22/2024 3:00 AM EST
• Parking Closure Upcoming

  The Walpole parking lot will be closed from Dec 3 - 6 (full day closure) due to construction. Vehicles left in the lot during these times will be relocated or towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.
  Alternative Parking at Spring Street and Elm Street Lots
  
  Parking Lot Reopens:
  Saturday, December 7, 2024

  Updated: 11/19/2024 6:07 PM EST
• Parking Closure Upcoming

  The Franklin parking lot will be closed on Thursday Dec 5 and Saturday Dec 7 (full day closure) due to construction.
  Alternative Parking at Forge Park
  
  Parking Lot Reopens:
  Sunday, December 8, 2024

  Updated: 11/14/2024 11:31 AM EST
• Bike Issue Ongoing

  South Station Pedal & Park is closed due to construction. Bicycle racks are currently available on Atlantic Ave adjacent to the South Station main entrance. MBTA.com/projects/south-station-transportation-center-improvements
• Bike Issue Ongoing

  The door to enter the Forest Hills Pedal and Park is not functioning. We are working to have it addressed as quickly as possible,