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MBTA to Continue Busing Between Airport and Wonderland on the Blue Line Until Further Notice

Posted on March 16, 2019

MBTA forces deploying network of pumps to alleviate flooding of Blue Line track area

Orient Heights track flooded

Because of fire department activity associated with a large-scale fire in East Boston, the MBTA will continue to replace Blue Line service between Airport and Wonderland stations with buses until further notice.

In the inbound direction, replacement buses will serve all Blue Line stations between Wonderland and Airport stations.  In the outbound direction, buses are serving all stations with the exception of Suffolk Downs because of ongoing fire department activity.

Aerial view of the Orient Heights platform and the flooded tracks

The MBTA is in the process of deploying a network of equipment to pump out water in the track bed and vehicle yard in the area of Orient Heights.  Once complete, MBTA forces will assess the extent of any damage to signal, power, and track infrastructure, and make a determination as to any repair needs and the length of time required to restore full service.

The MBTA will provide updates as new information becomes available.

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