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[KevinKorell]

 

Severe Weather Update - February 12, 2015

 
What to expect when winter weather hits.
 
On Thursday, February 12, 2015, MBTA rail service will continue on Commuter Rail, trolley, and subway lines.
 
The Commuter Rail will operate on published weekday schedules beginning at the start of service on Thursday, February 12. Some trains may be cancelled due to weather-related issues. Cancelled train information is below.
 
The Green and Blue Lines will continue to operate, but with fewer cars and less frequent service.
 
Limited Red Line service will be available between Alewife and Ashmont Stations only. Shuttle bus replacement of Red Line trains between Braintree and JFK/UMass Stations will continue through Sunday, February 15. This means that all Braintree branch subway service is replaced with shuttle buses through the end of service on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Customers are strongly encouraged to use Commuter Rail service that will stop at Braintree, Quincy Center, and JFK/UMass.
 
Limited Orange Line service will be available on Thursday, February 12. One train will operate back and forth between Oak Grove and Wellington Stations on the southbound platforms only from start to end of service on Thursday, February 12. Customers should anticipate weather-related delays in service and are reminded to please use caution on crowded platforms.
 
Buses will replace service on the Mattapan Trolley Line from start to end of service on Thursday, February 12.
MBTA buses and RIDE vehicles will encounter the same road conditions that continue to challenge all motorists. Please be advised that delays and cancellations are likely and that many bus routes will operate on snow routes to avoid clogged streets, tight corners, and/or steep hills.
 
Due to recent winter weather, there is limited parking availability at Beverly, Salem and Lynn garages. Please plan your alternative parking arrangements accordingly.
 
Additional parking availability information for Thursday, February 12, can be found here. Snow accumulations continue to make it difficult for customers to maneuver their vehicles around MBTA parking lots. Customers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors if using MBTA parking lots.
 
As always, the latest service information can be found at the MBTA's winter resource hub: mbta.com/winter. Customers are also urged to check T-Alerts regularly for updates or to join our 106,000 followers on Twitter @MBTA. For Commuter Rail updates, we ask commuters to follow the MBTA Commuter Rail on Twitter @MBTA_CR.
 
The MBTA appreciates the patience of its loyal customers as it works to restore service to the levels they expect and deserve.

 

 

Subway
 
Limited Red Line service will be available between Alewife and Ashmont Stations only. Shuttle bus replacement of Red Line trains between Braintree and JFK/UMass Stations will continue through Sunday, February 15. This means that all Braintree branch subway service is replaced with shuttle buses through the end of service on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Customers are strongly encouraged to use Commuter Rail service that will stop at Braintree, Quincy Center, and JFK/UMass.
 
Limited Orange Line service will be available on Thursday, February 12. One train will operate back and forth between Oak Grove and Wellington Stations on the southbound platforms only from start to end of service on Thursday, February 12. Customers should anticipate weather-related delays in service and are reminded to please use caution on crowded platforms.
 
The Green and Blue Lines will operate on Thursday, February 12, but with fewer cars and less frequent service.
 
Buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service from start to end of service on Thursday, February 12.
 
For up-to-the-minute service information, please check T-Alerts.
 
Commuter Rail
 
The Commuter Rail will operate on published weekday schedules beginning at the start of service on Thursday, February 12, with the exception of the following cancelled trips:
 
Line Train No.
Lowell Line 351/352 & 355/356
Newburyport Line 51/52
Fitchburg Line 453/454
Haverhill Line 259/260
Fairmount Line 734/744
Stoughton Line 901/902
Worcester Express 582
Franklin Line 793/734
 
For further information regarding the above cancelled trains, please check T-Alerts.
 
Due to weather-related Orange Line delays, Haverhill Line passengers are strongly encouraged to transfer to the Orange Line at North Station, not Malden Center.

[KevinKorell]

Boston, MA Globe, 2/12/15:

 

MBTA, Baker Call in Peter Pan Buses to Help With Red Line Logjam

 

Buses from the travel company Peter Pan will shuttle commuters between JFK/UMass and Braintree stations Thursday afternoon and evening in an attempt to speed up the MBTA’s delay-filled Red Line.

Story

[KevinKorell]

Friday 2/13 update:
 

 

Severe Weather Update - February 13, 2015

What to expect when winter weather hits.
 
On Friday February 13, 2015, MBTA rail service will continue on Commuter Rail, trolley, and subway lines.
As part of its preparations for the next major snow storm, the MBTA will not be offering 'Late Night" bus or subway services Saturday night/Sunday morning (February 14-15). The last subway trains will depart downtown Boston no later than 12:50 a.m. This will allow MBTA personnel to get a jump start on snow-clearing operations and other maintenance activity before 3:30 a.m. (when Late Night service would typically end). The MBTA apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
 
The Commuter Rail will continue to operate on published weekday schedules on Friday, February 13. Some trains may be cancelled due to weather-related issues. Cancelled train information is below.
 
The Green and Blue Lines will continue to operate, but with fewer cars and less frequent service.
 
Limited Red Line service will be available between Alewife and Ashmont Stations. Red Line trains will also resume on the Braintree branch to North Quincy Station with shuttle bus replacement of Red Line trains between North Quincy and Braintree Stations through Sunday, February 15. This means that Braintree branch subway service between North Quincy and Braintree Stations is replaced with shuttle buses through the end of service on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Customers are strongly encouraged to use Commuter Rail service that will stop at Braintree and Quincy Center.
 
The Orange Line will resume weekday service beginning at the start of service on Friday, February 13. Customers should continue to anticipate weather-related delays in service and are reminded to please use caution on crowded platforms.
 
Buses will replace service on the Mattapan Trolley Line from start to end of service on Friday, February 13.
 
MBTA buses and RIDE vehicles will encounter the same road conditions that continue to challenge all motorists. Please be advised that delays and cancellations are likely and that many bus routes will operate on snow routes to avoid clogged streets, tight corners, and/or steep hills.
 
Due to recent winter weather, there is limited parking availability at Beverly, Salem and Lynn garages. Please plan your alternative parking arrangements accordingly. Additional parking availability information for Friday, February 13, can be found here. Snow accumulations continue to make it difficult for customers to maneuver their vehicles around MBTA parking lots. Customers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors if using MBTA parking lots.
 
As always, the latest service information can be found at the MBTA's winter resource hub: mbta.com/winter. Customers are also urged to check T-Alerts regularly for updates or to join our 106,000 followers on Twitter @MBTA. For Commuter Rail updates, we ask commuters to follow the MBTA Commuter Rail on Twitter @MBTA_CR.
 
The MBTA appreciates the patience of its loyal customers as it works to restore service to the levels they expect and deserve.

 

 

Updated: 2:30 p.m., Feb 13, 2015
Subway
 
Limited Red Line service will be available between Alewife and Ashmont Stations only. Red Line Braintree branch trains will be replaced with shuttle buses between JFK/UMass and Braintree Stations through Sunday, February 15. This means that Braintree branch subway service between JFK/UMass and Braintree Stations is replaced with shuttle buses through the end of service on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Customers are strongly encouraged to use Commuter Rail service that will stop at Braintree, Quincy Center, and JFK/UMass.
 
The Orange Line will resume weekday service beginning at the start of service on Friday, February 13, 2015. Customers should continue to anticipate weather-related delays in service and are reminded to please use caution on crowded platforms.
 
The Green and Blue Lines will continue to operate on Friday, February 13, with fewer cars and less frequent service.
 

Buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service from start to end of service on Friday, February 13.
 
For up-to-the-minute service information, please check T-Alerts.

Commuter Rail
 

The Commuter Rail will continue to operate on published weekday schedules on Friday, February 13, with the exception of the following cancelled trips:
 
Line
Train No.
Providence Line
919/920
Franklin Line
737/736
Fairmount Line
767/768 & 773/774 & 779/780
Middleboro Line
043
Worcester
583/584
 
 
Line
Train No.
Newburyport Line
055/056 & 057/058
Haverhill Line
267/268 & 269/270 & 271/272 & 273/274
Lowell Line
359/360
Fitchburg Line
455/456 & 419/426
 
For further information regarding the above cancelled trains, please check T-Alerts.
 
Due to weather-related Orange Line delays, Haverhill Line passengers are strongly encouraged to transfer to the Orange Line at North Station, not Malden Center.

[KevinKorell]

wired.com  2/11/15:

 

How Snow Can Cripple Boston’s Subway Cars

 

Earlier this week, 48 people were stranded for hours before being rescued from a subway train that suffered a power failure in the midst of a blizzard. Firefighters were forced to clear a path through the snow so passengers could make their way to shuttle buses and continue their journey. Part of the problem? A significant portion of Boston’s subway cars aren’t made for running in heavy snow.

 

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