Red Line Ashmont Branch: Service between JFK/UMass and Ashmont is operating with two shuttle trains through approximately 8:30 PM on April 29. Riders will experience longer wait times for trains and should plan extra travel time. Started Thu Apr 10 3:00AM Until Tue Apr 29 8:30PM
Shuttle Train Information:
A shuttle train is one train that will operate, back and forth, between Ashmont and JFK/UMass on a single track. Two shuttle trains will be operating between Ashmont and JFK/UMass during this work – one on each track. Shuttle trains will terminate at JFK/UMass. Riders will need to transfer from the Ashmont side of JFK/UMass station to the Braintree side for continued service towards Alewife, or southbound service to Braintree.

Travel Times:
Riders will experience longer wait times for trains during this work and should allow for extra travel time.

Commuter Rail:
Riders can connect to Fairmount Commuter Rail service by using bus route 22 from Ashmont to Talbot Ave station.More...

Red Line Ashmont Branch: Shuttle buses replace service from Tue, Apr 29, at 8:30 PM through Wed, Apr 30, to complete critical trackwork at the Ashmont Diamond crossover, which allows trains to switch tracks and turn around at the end of the line. Starts Tue Apr 29 8:30PM Until Thu May 1 2:59AM
Alternative Service:
Fairmount Commuter Rail service will be fare-free during this work. Fares will not also be collected on Route 18, which operates between Ashmont and Andrew.

Shuttle Bus Locations:

JFK/UMass:
Southbound – Station Busway

Savin Hill:
Northbound – Dorchester Ave @ Savin Hill Ave
Southbound – Dorchester Ave @ Thornley St

Fields Corner:
Northbound – Dorchester Ave @ Charles St
Southbound – Dorchester Ave @ Fields Corner Station

Shawmut:
All Buses – Dorchester Ave @ Centre St

Ashmont:
All Buses – Station BuswayMore...

Red Line: Shuttle buses will replace service between JFK/UMass and Braintree, the weekend of May 3 - 4, for signal upgrades. Commuter Rail service between Braintree and South Station will be fare-free during this work. Starts Sat May 3 3:00AM Until Mon May 5 2:59AM
Riders are strongly encouraged to use the Fall River/New Bedford, Kingston, and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station. Commuter Rail schedules are available on mbta.com. Regular Commuter Rail fares will be collected for travel beyond Braintree.

Shuttle Locations:

JFK/UMass:
JFK/UMass Station Busway

North Quincy:
Northbound & Southbound 263 Hancock St (North Quincy Station)

Wollaston:
Northbound- Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)
Southbound- 291 Newport Ave (Newport Ave @ Brook St)

Quincy Center:
Northbound- Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station
Southbound- 1250 Hancock St (Quincy Center Station)

Quincy Adams:
Northbound & Southbound - Quincy Adams Station

Braintree:
Northbound - Braintree Station BuswayMore...