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Please board all outbound Providence/Stoughton Line trains using the temporary outbound platform (Track 3) at Readville until further notice. Started Mon Aug 4
Affected direction: Outbound

Affected stops:
Readville
Orange Line: Shuttle buses will replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills all day on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, for signal upgrades. Regular service will operate on Sunday, December 7. Starts Fri Dec 5 Until Sun Dec 7
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. Regular fares will apply to travel beyond Forest Hills. The trip between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is approximately 10 minutes.

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 - 1125 Tremont St

Roxbury Crossing:
Northbound - Columbus
Orange Line Update: Service is temporarily standing by due to police activity at Roxbury Crossing.

Riders downtown should use the Green Line for alternate service between Copley and North Station. Started Until
Orange Line: Service is temporarily suspended between North Station and Forest Hills due to police activity at Roxbury Crossing. Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Use the Green Line between Copley and North Station. Started Until
Affected stops:
North Station
Haymarket
State
Downtown Crossing
Chinatown
Tufts Medical Center
Back Bay
Massachusetts Avenue
Ruggles
Roxbury Crossing
Jackson Square
Stony Brook
Green Street
Forest Hills

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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
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. This work will take place through fall 2025. Started Sat Sep 27
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.