REMINDER: Green Line Will Be Suspended Between Park Street and Union Square, Medford/Tufts from November 4 at 8 PM Through November 13

This service change is taking place to continue work to install Green Line Train Protection System infrastructure.

The MBTA is today reminding riders that Green Line service will be suspended between Park Street and Union Square as well as Medford/Tufts beginning at approximately 8 PM through the end of service on Tuesday, November 4, and continuing for the following nine days, November 5 - 13.

The MBTA will perform continued work to install Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) infrastructure. When complete, GLTPS will combine vehicle and wayside equipment to avoid train-on-train collisions, incorporate speed enforcement, and more.

Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/GreenLine. More information on these service changes and alternate travel options is below:

• Riders are encouraged to budget additional travel time during this service change.
  
• Free and accessible shuttle bus service will replace trains between North Station and Medford/Tufts.
  
  • Riders using the shuttles buses should budget ample extra travel time. For example, a rider travelling to Park St from Medford/Tufts should budget at least an additional 45 minutes of travel in additional to their regular commute.
    
• There will be no shuttle bus service between Park Street and North Station. Riders can instead utilize parallel Orange Line service between North Station and Downtown Crossing for service through the downtown area.
  
  • Riders are reminded that Orange Line / Green Line connections can be made via the Winter Street Concourse, which connects Park Street and Downtown Crossing.
    
• Riders should note there will be no shuttle bus service to Union Square. Green Line Union Square Branch riders can instead use area bus routes:
  
  • Route 109 is the best alternative for riders. As a Frequent Bus Route operating every 15 minutes or better, the 109 operates between Union Square and East Somerville on the Medford Branch. Route 109 also connects to Sullivan Square on the Orange Line and to Harvard on the Red Line for a faster travel time to downtown Boston.
    
  • Riders may also utilize Route 91 between Union Square and East Somerville on the Medford Branch. The 91 also connects to Sullivan Square on the Orange Line and Central on the Red Line for a faster travel time to downtown Boston.
    
  • Riders may also utilize Route 87 between Union Square and Lechmere.
    
• Accessible van service will be available at Magoun Square. Riders can request this service by seeing onsite personnel.
  
• Cleveland Circle Branch riders should note that C Branch service will begin and terminate at Kenmore during this service change.

More information is also available through in-station signage and public announcements. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X @MBTA for up-to-date service information.