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Orange Line: Shuttle buses are replacing service between Back Bay & Forest Hills through the end of service today, March 6. Regular service will resume tomorrow, March 7, as personnel have completed the upgrade to the signal system ahead of schedule. Started Sat Feb 28 Until
Accessibility:
All shuttle buses will be accessible.

Fare-Free Commuter Rail Alternative:
Riders can use the Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, or Providence/Stoughton Lines fare-free for service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay and South Station. The trip between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is approximately 10 minutes. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills.

Travel Time:
Riders using shuttle bus service should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Forest Hills should allow for at least 30 minutes of travel in addition to their regular commute.

Shuttle Bus Stops:

Back Bay:
Northbound/Southbound - Back Bay Station (165 Dartmouth St)

Massachusetts Avenue:
Northbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (584 Columbus Ave)
Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Mass Ave (585 Columbus Ave)

Ruggles:
Northbound - Ruggles Station (Upper Busway)
Southbound - Columbus Ave @ Melnea Cass Blvd.

Roxbury Crossing:

Vehicle 1422 2:40 ahead of Added towards Back Bay
at Back Bay

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Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Standing Room
Occupancy: 20%
Standing Room
Occupancy: 23%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 10%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 15%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 12%

Vehicle 1518 Waiting 6:49. 0:42 behind Added towards Back Bay
aprchg Back Bay Last seen 6:49

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Few Seats
Occupancy: 8%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 11%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 7%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 12%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 9%

Vehicle 1444 0:02 ahead of Added towards Back Bay
past North Station

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Few Seats
Occupancy: 9%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 15%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 12%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 12%

Vehicle 1472 0:35 ahead of Added towards Back Bay
at Wellington

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Few Seats
Occupancy: 13%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 7%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 10%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 14%

Vehicle 1492 Waiting 11:21. 14:14 ahead of Added towards Back Bay
at Oak Grove Last seen 11:21

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Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 4%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 8%

Vehicle 1478 13:44 ahead of Added towards Back Bay
at Oak Grove Last seen 2:51

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Many Seats
Occupancy: 5%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 4%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 2%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 4%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 5%

Vehicle 1502 0:15 behind Added towards Oak Grove
at Downtown Crossing

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Many Seats
Occupancy: 5%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 11%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 4%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 18%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 19%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 16%

Vehicle 1446 0:08 ahead of Added towards Oak Grove
at Assembly

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Standing Room
Occupancy: 30%
Standing Room
Occupancy: 32%
Standing Room
Occupancy: 25%
Standing Room
Occupancy: 18%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 9%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 11%

Vehicle 1536 0:14 ahead of Added towards Oak Grove
past Malden Center

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Many Seats
Occupancy: 8%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 17%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 12%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 14%
Many Seats
Occupancy: 6%
Few Seats
Occupancy: 16%

Missing vehicles

Scheduled to be at Oak Grove going to Oak Grove.

Scheduled to be at Wellington going to Oak Grove.

Scheduled to be at Chinatown going to Back Bay.

Scheduled to be at Sullivan Square going to Oak Grove.

Scheduled to be at North Station going to Back Bay.

Scheduled to be at State going to Oak Grove.

Scheduled to be at Wellington going to Back Bay.

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Jackson Square: The stairway connecting the Jackson Sq lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator. Started Mon Jun 30 2025
Jackson Square: The platform is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains. Started Sat Sep 27
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.