Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Subway Service Alerts

Blue Line: Current

Blue Line diverted due to power problem. A bus shuttle will run in both directions between Suffolk and Airport Station.

Affected stops:

Suffolk Downs Station

Orient Heights Station

Wood Island Station

Please expect significant delays in service while buses are sent.

Last Updated: 7/30/2013 6:27:53 AM

Orient Heights closed for construction through mid-October 2013

Until further notice

For Blue Line service to and from Orient Heights Station:

Substitute bus service will operate between Suffolk Downs and Orient Heights Stations. Customers desiring service to Orient Heights should exit the Blue Line at Suffolk Downs and board the shuttle bus in the Walley Street busway on the racetrack-side of the station. Customers desiring service from Orient Heights should board the shuttle in the Bennington Street busway to connect to Blue Line service at Suffolk Downs.

For Bus Route No. 712/713 (operated by Paul Revere) service to and from the Blue Line:

Monday-Friday: Route No. 712/713 buses will travel between Winthrop and Wood Island Station. Exit the Blue Line at Wood Island to transfer to Route No. 712/713. Use the bus stops at Saratoga Street and St. Edwards Road for service to the Orient Heights area.

Saturday-Sunday: Route No. 712/713 buses will travel between Winthrop and Airport Station. Exit the Blue Line at Airport to transfer to Route No. 712/713. Use the bus stops at Saratoga Street and St. Edwards Road for service to the Orient Heights area. Bus Route No. 120 will continue to use the Bennington Street busway at Orient Heights Station.

Parking: The parking area at Orient Heights Station will remain open. Pedestrian can access the area via Saratoga Street only. Alternative parking is available at Beachmont and Wonderland Stations.

Last Updated: 6/15/2013 10:55:17 AM

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Blue Line: Upcoming

Shuttle buses replacing Blue Line service from Sat Aug 3 through Sun Aug 4 between Airport and Wonderland Stations

Start of day Sat 8/3/13 until end of day Sun 8/4/13

Affected stops:

Wonderland Station

Revere Beach Station

Beachmont Station

Suffolk Downs Station

Orient Heights Station

Wood Island Station

Airport Station

Accessibility: All station stops are fully accessible.

Last Updated: 7/29/2013 9:39:16 AM

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