Green Line Extension’s (GLX) Medford Branch Close to Opening as Construction Continues
Updated on October 7, 2022
Between August 22 and September 18, crews completed work on the Green Line Extension's (GLX) new Medford Branch. This work is a part of the final phase of construction necessary to open the branch for passenger service this November.
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.
What We've Accomplished
Crews made progress on the Medford Branch by completing the following:
- Testing and integrating track switches, power lines, signal equipment, and digital communications between the Green Line's Union Branch, soon-to-be-operational Medford Branch, and MBTA's operations and control center
- Installing the last remaining sound wall panels along the Union Branch and additional work items along the Union and Medford branches including track, stations, and rights of way
Crews completed this work during a month-long service suspension on the Green Line between Union Square and Government Center stations.
What's Next
Trolley testing along the Medford Branch has restarted and will continue until the branch opens for passenger service in late November 2022.
After the Medford Branch opens, E Branch trains will terminate at Medford/Tufts station and D Branch trains will terminate at Union Square station.
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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.