Lynn Commuter Rail Station Improvements
The Lynn Commuter Rail station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line is a key transportation hub for the City of Lynn and the MBTA bus system. We are planning significant improvements to the station’s structure, safety, functionality, and accessibility that will also reduce station maintenance costs.
In fall 2022, we closed the Lynn Commuter Rail station to address potential station deterioration issues. We began construction of the Lynn Interim station in September 2023 and completed the work in December 2023.
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Lynn Interim Station Now Open for Service
As of December 18, 2023, Newburyport/Rockport trains will stop at the new, accessible Lynn Interim station located on Ellis St and Friend St. The free shuttle bus from Lynn station to Swampscott station will no longer be in service.
Project Features
We will make structural repairs and upgrades to various components, including the following:
- New platform surfaces and other platform upgrades
- Accessibility upgrades, including new stretcher-compliant elevators at both ends of the platform
- New canopies over platforms
- Track improvements
- New stairs
Rider Benefits
- Full accessibility
- Improved functionality
- Improved pedestrian circulation and wayfinding
- Enhanced station and system safety features
What to Expect During This Work
Phase One of demolition is complete. Phase Two of demolition will begin in summer 2024. This will consist of removal of the station platform, canopy, and elevator north of Washington Street. Crews will be working from 9 PM to 5 AM Sunday through Thursday nights. The work zone extends from Washington Street to Central Square.
Due to the equipment required to perform this work, lights and moderate noise levels can be expected. Nighttime lane closures at Central Square will be required. These will be coordinated through the Lynn Police and Public Works Departments.
We Want to Hear from You
Hearing about our riders' thoughts, needs, and experiences is important to us. We invite you to participate in a rider survey about the Lynn Commuter Rail station.
Take the SurveyRecorded Project Updates
- Lynn Improvements Program Interim Station Update (September 2023)
- Lynn Station Accessibility Improvements – 30% Design Update (April 2022)
- Lynn Station Improvements Program Update (November 2022)
- Lynn Garage Deconstruction Update video (September 2022) (English)
- Lynn Garage Deconstruction Update video (September 2022) (Spanish)
Project Progress
Crews work to demolish the canopy at Lynn Station (December 2023)
Crews work to demolish the canopy at Lynn Station (December 2023)
View of stairs leading up to a boarding platform
Outbound platform at Lynn Interim Station (Nov 2023)
Crews have begun work on the accessible ramp to the Inbound Platform at Lynn Interim Station (Nov 2023)
Crews placing concrete for ramp foundations (October 2023)
Crews clearing the Right of Way at Lynn Interim Station (September 2023)
Demolition of elevator shaft (September 2023)
Demolition of elevator shaft (September 2023)
Demolition of elevator shaft (September 2023)
Demolition of elevator shaft (September 2023)
Escalator deconstruction is underway (April 2023)
Platform demolition is underway (April 2023)
Ongoing platform demolition (April 2023)
Past Events
Contact Us
For all questions and comments related to Lynn Commuter Rail station construction, please contact LynnStation@mbta.com.
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Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.