Politics & Government

MBTA to Shut Down Service at 2 p.m.

Plan your trip home accordingly.

If you braved the elements and took the T to work this morning, pack up your stuff now: The MBTA will shut down service at 2 p.m. because of severe weather caused by Hurricane Sandy.

According to the T website, the service suspension includes subway, bus and commuter rail service—which means Bus 59 in Needham and the Commuter Rail's Needham Line. Ferry service had already been suspended earlier in the day. The Ride remains open but users are "strongly encouraged" to call the contractor for their area to see if service is available.

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