Alerts

A shuttle bus will be available to transport customers between Back Bay and Massachusetts Avenue. To exit, exit the train at Massachusetts Avenue and find station personnel or use a station call box to request the shuttle bus to Back Bay. To board, find station personnel or use a station call box at Back Bay to request the shuttle bus to Massachusetts Avenue.

The escalator will remain out of service for the foreseeable future. This decision was made after a thorough inspection determined that corrosion on the escalator’s steel truss was so severe that it could not be repaired further and that a complete replacement of the escalator would be required. Replacing the escalator at this location requires a more extended unit meeting modern escalator safety requirements. This longer unit will require significant alteration to the station entrance to meet code requirements. The MBTA has currently begun design work to understand what station upgrades will be needed.
Due to these complexities, we expect the escalator will remain out of service for a significant time. We recognize the challenges this poses to our riders, and please know we are working to identify a solution as quickly as possible. In the meantime, Government Center Station, which is fully accessible and serves the Blue Line, is under a quarter-mile from Bowdoin Station.

To exit, use North Quincy Elevator 900 to access the main lobby at West Squantum St. Upon exiting the main lobby, turn right onto West Squantum St, then turn right on the ramp to Newport Ave Extension. Continue for approx. 900 feet to the Newport Ave parking lot entrance. To board, exit the Newport Ave parking lot, turn left and travel approx. 900 ft. along Newport Ave Extension and up the ramp to West Squantum St. At West Squantum St, turn left and continue to the North Quincy main entrance and use North Quincy Elevator 900. See station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.