Fall 2022 Service Changes

Green Line tracks at Washington Square station surrounded by foliage

This fall, there are service changes across all our modes.

We are implementing service changes according to the following:

Provide sufficient service for returning riders

Because of changes in ridership during the pandemic, the MBTA suspended some low-ridership routes and reallocated service to transit critical communities. This fall, we’ll continue to evaluate how to best allocate service to support riders and their transportation needs.

Support new travel patterns and behaviors

COVID-19 has impacted how, when, and where people travel. These service changes aim to support these new travel patterns by focusing on all-day travel, off-peak travel, and weekend service.

Service Changes by Mode

Subway Service Changes

Effective August 28, 2022

The following changes will remain in effect for the fall season. Some of these changes are a result of a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) directive regarding staffing challenges within the MBTA Operations Control Center.

In compliance with this directive, the MBTA is adjusting service levels to maintain safe operations and service.

Red Line

Service currently operating on the Red Line will continue this fall.

Orange Line

Service currently operating on the Orange Line will continue this fall.

Frequency decreases by six round trips on Sundays. Frequency increases by two rounds trips on Saturdays.

Service currently operating on the Orange Line will continue this fall.

Frequency decreases by six round trips on Sundays. Frequency increases by two rounds trips on Saturdays.

Blue Line

Service currently operating on the Blue Line will continue this fall.

Green Line

Weekdays:

B & D Lines: Slight frequency decreases during the AM and PM peak.
C & E Lines: Slight frequency decreases all day.

Saturdays:

B Line: Slight frequency decreases between 7 AM and 9 PM.
C Line: Slight frequency decreases between 12 PM and 8 PM.
E Line: Slight frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 7PM.

Sundays:

B Line: Slight frequency decreases between 10:45 AM and 8:45 PM.
C Line: Slight frequency decreases between 11 AM and 7 PM.
E line: Slight frequency decreases all day starting at 8 AM.

Weekdays:

B & D Lines: Slight frequency decreases during the AM and PM peak.
C & E Lines: Slight frequency decreases all day.

Saturdays:

B Line: Slight frequency decreases between 7 AM and 9 PM.
C Line: Slight frequency decreases between 12 PM and 8 PM.
E Line: Slight frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 7PM.

Sundays:

B Line: Slight frequency decreases between 10:45 AM and 8:45 PM.
C Line: Slight frequency decreases between 11 AM and 7 PM.
E line: Slight frequency decreases all day starting at 8 AM.

Mattapan Trolley

First AM trips shift to accommodate a better connection at Ashmont on all days.

Orange Line Track and Signal Upgrades

New Orange Line train at Assembly Station

During the 30-day Orange Line shutdown (9 PM, August 19 – September 18) we accelerated track and signal improvements. This resulted in improved safety, faster travel times, and fewer unplanned stops.

Learn more about Orange Line Track and Signal Upgrades

Bus Service Changes

Effective August 28, 2022

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Routes with increased service frequency

These routes will have more frequent service than they had in the summer.


Route	Change
Route	455	Change	5:00 AM inbound Saturday trip added.
Route	SL1	Change	Frequency increases between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM on weekdays.

These routes will have more frequent service than they had in the summer.


Route	Change
Route	455	Change	5:00 AM inbound Saturday trip added.
Route	SL1	Change	Frequency increases between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM on weekdays.

Routes with decreased service frequency

These routes will have less frequent service:


Route	Change
Route	1	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays. Frequency decreases between 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM on Saturdays.
Route	7	Change	Frequency decreases between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	8	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM on weekdays.
Route	9	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	11	Change	Frequency decreases between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	19	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM on weekdays.
Route	21	Change	6:37 AM outbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	22	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and between 7:00 PM and 10:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	23	Change	Frequency decreases between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM on weekdays. Frequency decreases between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Saturdays.
Route	26	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and between 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	28	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	29	Change	Frequency decreases between 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	31	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	36	Change	3:22 PM inbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	39	Change	5:29 AM inbound and 5:59 AM outbound Sunday trips are eliminated.
Route	42	Change	Frequency decreases between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	44	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and between 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	47	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Route	70	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	71	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route	73	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route	77	Change	3:25 PM inbound weekday trip is eliminated. Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	88	Change	2:50 PM outbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	91	Change	Frequency decreases between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM and between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	95	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	106	Change	8:10 PM outbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	108	Change	Frequency decreases between 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	110	Change	Frequency decreases between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	116	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	117	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	120	Change	7:06 PM inbound and 7:34 PM outbound trips are eliminated.
Route	137	Change	Frequency decreases between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	202	Change	Operates only between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	350	Change	Frequency decreases in the outbound direction in the morning and the inbound direction in the evening on weekdays.
Route	351	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	354	Change	8:30 AM outbound and 9:40 AM inbound weekday trips are eliminated. 3:00 PM outbound and 4:10 PM inbound weekday trips are eliminated.
Route	435	Change	Frequency decreases between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	442	Change	10:46 PM and 11:45 PM outbound weekday trips and 10:18 PM and 11:15 PM inbound weekday trips are eliminated.
Route	455	Change	8:35 AM outbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	501	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.
Route	SL2	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	SL4	Change	Frequency decreases between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	SL5	Change	Frequency decreases between 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.

These routes will have less frequent service:


Route	Change
Route	1	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays. Frequency decreases between 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM on Saturdays.
Route	7	Change	Frequency decreases between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	8	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM on weekdays.
Route	9	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	11	Change	Frequency decreases between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	19	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM on weekdays.
Route	21	Change	6:37 AM outbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	22	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and between 7:00 PM and 10:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	23	Change	Frequency decreases between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM on weekdays. Frequency decreases between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Saturdays.
Route	26	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and between 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	28	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	29	Change	Frequency decreases between 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	31	Change	Frequency decreases between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	36	Change	3:22 PM inbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	39	Change	5:29 AM inbound and 5:59 AM outbound Sunday trips are eliminated.
Route	42	Change	Frequency decreases between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	44	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and between 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	47	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Route	70	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	71	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route	73	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route	77	Change	3:25 PM inbound weekday trip is eliminated. Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	88	Change	2:50 PM outbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	91	Change	Frequency decreases between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM and between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	95	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	106	Change	8:10 PM outbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	108	Change	Frequency decreases between 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	110	Change	Frequency decreases between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	116	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	117	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	120	Change	7:06 PM inbound and 7:34 PM outbound trips are eliminated.
Route	137	Change	Frequency decreases between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	202	Change	Operates only between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.
Route	350	Change	Frequency decreases in the outbound direction in the morning and the inbound direction in the evening on weekdays.
Route	351	Change	Frequency decreases throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	354	Change	8:30 AM outbound and 9:40 AM inbound weekday trips are eliminated. 3:00 PM outbound and 4:10 PM inbound weekday trips are eliminated.
Route	435	Change	Frequency decreases between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	442	Change	10:46 PM and 11:45 PM outbound weekday trips and 10:18 PM and 11:15 PM inbound weekday trips are eliminated.
Route	455	Change	8:35 AM outbound weekday trip is eliminated.
Route	501	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.
Route	SL2	Change	Frequency decreases between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	SL4	Change	Frequency decreases between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM on weekdays.
Route	SL5	Change	Frequency decreases between 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM on weekdays.

Routes with routing changes

If your route or stop is affected, use trip planner to find alternative service.


Route	Change
Route	4	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 4 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	15	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 15 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	39	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 39 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	57	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 57 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	92	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 92 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	93	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 93 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	712	Change	All Route 712 trips use the South Busway at Orient Heights.
Route	713	Change	All Route 713 trips use the South Busway at Orient Heights.
Route	SL2	Change	Route SL2 no longer serves 88 Black Falcon due to safety concerns.

If your route or stop is affected, use trip planner to find alternative service.


Route	Change
Route	4	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 4 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	15	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 15 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	39	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 39 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	57	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 57 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	92	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 92 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	93	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 93 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	712	Change	All Route 712 trips use the South Busway at Orient Heights.
Route	713	Change	All Route 713 trips use the South Busway at Orient Heights.
Route	SL2	Change	Route SL2 no longer serves 88 Black Falcon due to safety concerns.

Routes with departure time changes

If your route or stop is affected, use trip planner to find alternative service.


Route	Change
Route	15	Change	6:25 AM inbound trip shift to 6:23 AM on weekdays.
Route	17	Change	6:20 AM inbound trip shift to 6:18 AM on weekdays.
Route	30	Change	Trips shift between 7:40 AM and 9:15 AM on weekdays.
Route	38	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	40	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	45	Change	Trips shift throughout the morning and late afternoon on weekdays.
Route	50	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	52	Change	7:15 AM outbound weekday trip is shifted to 7:10 AM.
Route	61	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays and Sundays.
Route	62	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	76	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	86	Change	Trips shift throughout the morning on weekdays.
Route	94	Change	11:50 PM outbound trip shifted to 11:55 PM on Saturdays.
Route	97	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on Saturdays.
Route	104	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on Saturdays.
Route	109	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on Saturdays.
Route	112	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	131	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	134	Change	6:00 PM and 7:00 PM outbound trips shift to 6:05 PM and 7:10PM on Saturdays.
Route	201	Change	Trips shift throughout the morning and afternoon on weekdays.
Route	216	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route	222	Change	2:55 PM outbound trip shift to 2:51 PM on weekdays.
Route	225	Change	Trips shift throughout the afternoon on weekdays.
Route	230	Change	Trips shift in the early morning on weekdays with a new 5:07 AM inbound trip.
Route	236	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route	238	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route	411	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays and Saturdays.
Route	430	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	441	Change	7:41 AM inbound weekday trip is shifted to 7:35 AM.
Route	442	Change	Trips shift in the mornings on weekdays.
Route	450	Change	Trips shift throughout the day on weekdays.
Route	455	Change	8:55 AM outbound weekday trip is shifted to 8:50 AM. 5:15 AM inbound Saturday trip shifted to 5:30 AM.
Route	504	Change	Trips shift between 6:19 AM and 7:20 AM on weekdays.
Route	505	Change	Trips shift between 5:30 PM and 6:51 PM on weekdays.
Route	554	Change	6:45 AM inbound trip shift to 6:43 AM on weekdays.
Route	CT3	Change	5:13 PM inbound trip shift to 5:12 PM and 5:44 PM outbound trip shift to 5:46 PM on weekdays.

If your route or stop is affected, use trip planner to find alternative service.


Route	Change
Route	4	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 4 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	15	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 15 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	39	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 39 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	57	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, the Route 57 early-morning trip from Haymarket does not serve Cambridge St and Tremont St.
Route	92	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 92 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	93	Change	Due to the closure of Merrimac St, all Route 93 trips serve Haymarket Station on Surface Rd.
Route	712	Change	All Route 712 trips use the South Busway at Orient Heights.
Route	713	Change	All Route 713 trips use the South Busway at Orient Heights.
Route	SL2	Change	Route SL2 no longer serves 88 Black Falcon due to safety concerns.

GLX Medford Branch

A Green Line train approaches Lechmere at dusk (March 2022)

Shuttles replaced service between Government Center and Union Square August 22 – September 18. During this diversion, crews completed work that is critical for opening the Medford Branch in November 2022.

Learn more about GLX service alternatives and project details

Commuter Rail Service Changes

Effective October 2022

Check back here for details.

View all Commuter Rail schedules

Ferry Service Changes

Effective October 11, 2022

Weekend service for F2H, which serves Hingham, Hull, Logan Airport, and Long Wharf, ends after October 10.

View all ferry schedules

Send Us Your Feedback

We’re collecting written feedback from the public on our fall 2022 service changes and service allocation process. Please email our community liaisons at publicengagement@mbta.com with feedback.

Past Events

June 12, 2023, 6:30 PM

Public Meeting | Summer 2023 Service Changes (Virtual)

Virtual, Boston, MA

March 1, 2022, 6:00 PM

Public Meeting | Spring 2022 Service Changes (Virtual)

Virtual, Boston, MA

December 8, 2021, 6:00 PM

Public Meeting | Winter 2022 Service Changes (Virtual)

Virtual, Boston, MA

August 5, 2021, 6:00 PM

Public Meeting | Fall 2021 Service Changes (Virtual)

Virtual, Boston, MA

June 10, 2021, 6:00 PM

Public Meeting | Summer 2021 Service Changes (Virtual)

Virtual, Boston, MA

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