Beginning on September 6, the MBTA will be shutting down all Red Line Braintree Branch services between JFK/UMass and Braintree until September 29 for necessary track work. Shuttle buses will be available to replace the Red Line stops at Braintree, Quincy Adams, Quincy Center, Wollaston, and North Quincy, with the shuttle buses ending at Ashmont. During this period, the MBTA is encouraging Red Line riders to utilize the Middleborough, Kingston, and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines for free. However, shuttle buses will also replace stops on those lines on the weekends of September 7-8 and 14-15, with service running from Braintree to South Station during those weekends.
The goal of these shutdowns is to repair 18 miles of Red Line track in order to ultimately improve Braintree Branch travel times by 24 minutes. The MBTA acknowledges the inconvenience these service changes may cause riders but emphasizes their dedication to providing more reliable, timely, and safe service for the long term. They express gratitude to riders for their patience during this important work and for continuing to utilize the transit system throughout. For the latest updates on Red Line closures, riders are encouraged to stay informed through the MBTA channels.
Overall, the MBTA shutdown is part of ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the public transportation system, ensuring a smoother and more efficient commute for passengers.
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