Community Corner
Red Line Delay: Police Action At Charles/MGH Stalls Trains
The delay was reported around 10:45 a.m. All clear was given at 11:25 a.m.
Police action at the Charles/MGH station reportedly delayed Red Line trains in both directions, mid-morning Thursday.
According to MBTA, moderate delays are happening in both directions. Riders reported via Twitter that trains were at a standstill. Shortly after the MBTA alert went out, at least some trains appeared to be moving again from Charles/MGH.
The MBTA gave the "all clear" at about 11:25 a.m.
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It was at least the second round of delays on the Red Line Thursday morning, both due to police activity, according to MBTA alerts.
My train is delayed in the station because of police activity 3 stations upstream. Oh America I've missed you
— Bailey Suzanne (@SoIrishCream) December 15, 2016
Police activity at Charles MGH. All trains, at least from Cambridge, are on standby. #RedLine #mbta #CambMA
— Boston Hurricane (@BostonHurricane) December 15, 2016
@MBTA #MBTA #redline hey #control #release #trains what's going on? Stuck at #PorterSquare
— Jedrek Lander (@JedrekLander) December 15, 2016
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