MBTA to Shut Down at 2pm

Posted by jcashman

All service will be suspended effective 2pm today.  Customers are encouraged to make final MBTA trips as early as possible to ensure safe arrival at their destination.

Regularly scheduled service will operate until service is suspended.

The safety of customers, employees, and infrastructure is the MBTA’s top priority.

Customers are encouraged to check MBTA.com, follow the MBTA on Twitter @mbtaGM, and check local news broadcasts for updates throughout the storm. Customers interested in receiving text or e-mail updates are encouraged to sign up for T-Alerts.

The MBTA CharlieCard Store is closed Monday, October 29, 2012.

Subway

The Red, Blue, Orange, and Green Lines will be suspended effective 2pm today. Please continue to check MBTA.com throughout the storm for updates on when service will resume.

Mattapan Hi-Speed line will be suspended effective 2pm today. Please continue to check MBTA.com throughout the storm for updates.

Commuter Rail

The Commuter Rail will be suspended effective 2pm today.  No trains will leave North and South Stations after 2pm today.

Throughout the storm, please check MBTA.com or media reports regularly for updates.

Bus

All bus service will be suspended effective 2pm today.  Customers are encouraged to make final MBTA trips as early as possible to ensure safe arrival at their destination.

Boat

Commuter Boats are suspended effective the start of service Monday, October 29, 2012 due to high wind and rain.  Check T-Alerts regularly for updates on when service will safely resume.

THE RIDE

During inclement weather, THE RIDE strongly recommends that you check with your contractor directly as services may be curtailed and customers should expect delays. The numbers are as follows:

North area: GLSS - Greater Lynn Senior Services	888-319-7433	TTY 800-621-0420
South area: JV - Joint Venture	888-920-7433	TTY 888-607-7787
Northwest area: VTS - Veterans Transportation	877-765-7433	TTY 888-553-8294

Not sure which contractor serves your area? Check here

 

 

 

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