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Winter storm triggers Commuter Rail cancellations, delays across Greater BostonÂ
Ongoing storm impacts caused widespread disruptions on the MBTA.
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Delays and service disruptions rippled across Greater Boston’s transit network Tuesday as the region continued to dig out from nearly 2 feet of snow over the previous two days.
Multiple Commuter Rail lines experienced delays and cancellations due to ongoing winter storm impacts, according to a statement from MBTA Manager of Media Relations and Public Affairs Jake O’Neill.
“MBTA and Keolis crews have been working around the clock across the Commuter Rail network to apply sand and salt to passenger areas, clear snow, and ensure safe operations,” he said. “Passengers should plan extra time for their travel and use caution on platforms, in parking lots, and when boarding or exiting a train.”
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Riders were notified just after 9:05 a.m. that Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, Lowell, and Fitchburg Line trains were experiencing significant delays in both directions due to a switch issue at North Station and ongoing storm impacts, according to an MBTA text alert, The Boston Globe reported.
Significant delays were also reported on the Red Line after a disabled train near North Quincy. The MBTA posted on X at 7:36 a.m. that Red Line delays could exceed 30 minutes.
The post drew frustrated responses from riders.
“Snow isn’t new in Boston, I left 60 minutes for a 25 minute commute and Im going to be late!” one rider wrote. “But fare evasion is the biggest problem.”
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The MBTA also reported 15- to 20-minute delays on the Blue, Orange, and Green Lines.
The Blue Line experienced a signal issue near Orient Heights in East Boston just before 7 a.m., causing delays of up to 20 minutes.
The Orange Line was delayed about 15 minutes early Tuesday because overnight work near Forest Hills was not completed on time, the MBTA said. The line later faced additional 15-minute delays mid-morning due to a signal problem.
The Green Line had 15-minute delays on the C Branch because of a disabled train at Tappan Street around 5:30 a.m. The issue was resolved an hour later, according to the MBTA.
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