Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

02/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/22/2026 13:25

MBTA Service Information During Winter Storm

In advance of tomorrow's winter storm, the MBTA is announcing that the severe weather will result in a number of service changes. MBTA subway trains and buses tomorrow will be operating at reduced levels (similar to Sunday schedules). Customers, who need to travel tomorrow, should anticipate longer wait times between trains and buses, many of which will operate on their Snow Routes. Please see T-Alerts for updated information. Mattapan Line service will be suspended and replaced with shuttle buses. All Commuter Rail lines will operate on their reduced Storm Schedules. PDF Storm Schedules can be found on each individual Commuter Rail line webpage. All ferry service will be suspended tomorrow. Paratransit users (the RIDE) should expect delays due to road conditions.
People who can work from home are strongly encouraged to do so, but for those who must use transit, the MBTA urges riders to be safe, plan ahead, and allow for extra time. While crews will be working hard to clear snow and ice throughout the transit system, it's likely that service will also be impacted on Tuesday. People are reminded to use caution on platforms, at bus stops, when boarding/alighting trains, accessing stations, and approaching railroad crossings.
MBTA riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts , download the MBTA Go app, and follow the MBTA on X @MBTA, @MBTA_CR, and @MBTA_CR_Alerts for up-to-date service information. Check the MBTA's Winter Weather Guide at www.MBTA.com/Winter for tips on how to stay connected and what to expect on the T during extreme winter weather. Riders may also find helpful: how to report bus stops in need of snow removal. The MBTA Customer Experience Call Center is open Monday thru Friday: 6:30 AM - 8 PM. The main line is: 617-222-3200 (711 for TTY callers; VRS for ASL callers).
Storm Preparations:
The MBTA will implement its winter-weather mitigation measures, which include operating non-passenger trains to keep the tracks clear and to look for any trees or branches that pose a threat.
  • Cycling train sets in and out of rail yards so they are not sitting idle for extended periods of time.
  • For trains that are not running throughout the system, MBTA teams will be opening and closing doors as well as testing brakes and propulsion systems for any moisture buildup and freezing.
  • Signals and track crews will be inspecting all rights-of-ways to ensure that heaters for track switches and third rail are performing as designed.
  • MBTA emergency crews are on standby throughout the storm to respond to rail issues, issues affecting power systems, potential switch problems, and any flooding issues that may occur.
  • Power crews will be on hand to inspect overhead wires on the Blue and Green lines for ice buildup on catenary wires. Crews will use ice cutters, installed on vehicles, to safely remove ice from impacting power lines.
  • Increased staffing will be on-site throughout the duration of the weather event to respond to weather-related issues, and rail-borne snow-fighting equipment will be pre-deployed at key locations around the rapid transit network
  • The T also has contractors at the ready for snow clearing along key bus routes and T facility/employee parking, freeing up T personnel to concentrate on core system functions. 
  • Generators are deployed at key locations to mitigate the risk of potential power outages.
  • Regarding the Commuter Rail, the MBTA and Keolis have more than 1,000 pieces of snow fighting equipment, including snow blowers, salt trucks, plows, and other equipment, that are deployed across the Commuter Rail network ahead of storms.
  • To mitigate risk impacts to rail infrastructure from snow and ice, Keolis also deploys specialized equipment across the network such as snow jets and switch heaters that help keep rail switches clear of ice and snow and properly functioning.
  • Ahead of the storm these switch heaters will be activated to ensure normal flow of train traffic.
  • During the storm, Keolis personnel clear snow, apply sand and salt to passenger areas and MBTA parking lots managed by Keolis, and responds to any incidents, such as downed trees.     
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