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MBTA Coronavirus Updates
For schedule changes, service levels and general information related to the Coronavirus and the MBTA, visit this page .
Quincy Adams and Braintree Station Closures
Red Line service to the Quincy Adams and Braintree stations will be shutdown starting June 18th and continuing through July 1st.

Train service will be replaced by shuttle buses between Quincy Center and Braintree, with stops at Quincy Adams.

The shutdown will allow for accelerated work on Red Line Maintenance and  South Shore Garages  projects.

As part of this work, crews will:

  • Replace 3,500 railroad ties between Quincy Center and Braintree
  • Replace track to improve safety and lift a long-standing speed restriction



Commuter Rail Alternative - Zone 1A Fares

On weekdays during this work, riders can travel between Braintree and South Station on the Commuter Rail for just $2.40, the same price as a Zone 1A or subway fare. Simply show your CharlieCard or CharlieTicket to the conductor. Commuter Rail schedules for Braintree can be found here .
Public Meeting - Update on New Quincy
Bus Facility
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the MBTA will hold a virtual public meeting to provide an update on the Quincy Bus Facility. The meeting will be held through GoToWebinar.

For more information, and for a link to sign up for the meeting and get materials in advance, click here .
Ferry Service to Resume
Effective Monday, June 22, limited ferry service to Hingham and Hull and to Charlestown will resume on weekdays to about 75% of normal schedules. Weekend ferry service remains suspended.

Ferry schedules and more information will be made available here .
Masks/Face Coverings

  • Wear face coverings while on public transit, as required in Massachusetts
  • Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
  • Cover coughs and sneezes
  • Stay home if sick
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth
MBTA Red Line Service to Increase
Effective June 21st, weekday Red Line service between Alewife and JFK/UMass will increase, with trains every 4.5 to 7 minutes.

Effective June 21st, weekday Red Line Ashmont and Braintree service will increase, with trains every 9 to 14 minutes.
North Quincy Transit-Oriented Development Project Progressing

Construction of the transit-oriented development project at the North Quincy T station is progressing quickly. It includes 610 apartment units, 50,000 square feet of retail, and 1,600 parking spaces, including 852 spaces for the MBTA commuter parking. Click here for more on this development.
Helpful Links:
If you have any questions, you can contact the MBTA:


And as always, you can contact me by email at John.Keenan@MASenate.gov or by calling (617)722-1494.

As people start returning to work in the Boston area, ridership on the Red Line and local buses will increase.

I will keep you up-to-date with important service announcements, so please look for the next Red Line Update.

Thank you again for staying involved and active. Working together, we will keep Massachusetts moving forward!

Senator John F. Keenan
Office of State Senator John F. Keenan
State House
24 Beacon Street, Room 413F
Boston, MA 02133 (617) 722-1494 | Website