Weekend Service Outages Outbound On The Fitchburg Line

Throughout the months of June through November 2013 the MBTA will be performing the first phase of construction of major improvements on the Fitchburg Line.

This three year improvement project will improve track, signals, bridges, and stations to reduce trip time and increase service reliability.

To facilitate the efficient completion of this work, weekend service will be suspended through the work areas. Substitute busing will not be provided. Normal Weekend (Sunday) service will operate on the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving weekends. 

• Weekend train service only will terminate and originate at South Acton from June 1 to July 28 to allow work to be performed between South Acton and Fitchburg. 

• Weekend train service only will terminate and originate at Brandeis/Roberts from August 3 to Nov. 17, to allow work to be performed between Brandeis/Roberts and Fitchburg. 

Commuters seeking additional information can access project updates here. Please refer to Service Updates for additional information. 

Weekend service suspensions for the years 2014 and 2015 for this project will be announced at a later date. 

The MBTA's Fitchburg Project Hotline is 617-721-7506.