Traffic & Transit
MBTA Announces Braintree Service Changes In March
Braintree's Red Line stop will be among those with service suspensions in March. Here's why it's happening.
BRAINTREE, MA — The MBTA will be conducting signal upgrade work on the Red Line in March, which means service alterations are coming to Braintree.
Officials announced that Red Line service will be suspended between JFK/UMass and Braintree during the weekends of March 8 – 9, March 22 – 23, and March 29 – 30.
Free shuttle buses will make all stops between JFK/UMass and Braintree, but riders are "strongly encouraged" to use the Middleborough, Kington and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass and South Station.
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Officials said the upgrades will allow for more frequent service, improved scheduling and enhanced safety.
"By upgrading its signals, the MBTA expects to significantly increase operational efficiency, reducing wait times and improving scheduling reliability for all riders," officials said.
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