Orange Line Delays: Signal Problem Slowing Things Down

A signal problem at Oak Grove means moderate delays for the Orange Line again, the MBTA said at 2:07 p.m.

Earlier this morning:

A disabled train at Mass Ave. was causing severe delays on the Orange Line Thursday morning.

Around 9 a.m., the Mass. Bay Transit Authority upgraded its delays from moderate to "severe" for northbound trains. Typically, that means zero movement for those of you stuck on trains or waiting on platforms. Southbound trains, too, were experiencing moderate delays, the T said in an update just before 9:30 a.m.

Shortly after 9:30 a.m., MBTA sent another alert indicating continuing moderate delays heading northbound on the Orange Line. A few minutes later, MBTA downgraded the dealys to "minor."

Delays on the line first started during the morning rush hour Thursday.

As usual, when it gets this rough, we're collecting tweets from disgruntled riders. We figure misery loves company and a good, if maybe grim, laugh.

Story last updated 2:12 p.m.

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