Needham Line, Franklin/Foxboro and Providence/Stoughton Line passengers are experiencing severe delays in both directions due to a switch issue near Ruggles and an equipment shortage.
Cancellation
Needham Line Train 627 (6:55 pm from South Station) is cancelled due to a switch issue near Ruggles. Passengers may consider the next outbound train Needham Line Train 629 (7:55 pm from South Station).
Affected direction: Outbound
Updated: 1/23/2025 8:13 PM EST
Delay
Needham Line Train 629 (7:55 pm from South Station) is operating 10-20 minutes behind schedule between South Station and Needham Heights due to an equipment shortage.
The Track Improvement Program is a major track repair and replacement initiative to eliminate 191 speed restrictions, as of November 2023, and bring all tracks into a five-year state of good repair by the end of 2024.