Tuesday’s commute is shaping up to be something between a chore and a nightmare.
The MBTA announced that most above-ground service for rapid transit trains and trolleys will be suspended, replaced by limited bus service.
Commuter trains will run, but also on reduced schedules.
It could take up to 30 days to get the transit service back to full operation, says General Manager Beverly Scott.
Parking bans remain in effect in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville until further notice. Check the websites of these municipalities for updates.
Here are the details for reduced system-wide service from the MBTA:
>Service will available on the Red Line from Alewife to Andrew Stations with limited substitute bus service on the Ashmont and Braintree branches. Trains between Alewife and Andrew are scheduled to arrive/depart about every six to seven minutes. Limited bus replacement service will be available between Braintree and Andrew and between Ashmont and Andrew.
>Orange Line service will be available from Sullivan to Back Bay Stations with limited substitute bus service from Oak Grove to Sullivan Stations and from Back Bay to Forest Hills Stations. Trains between Sullivan and Back Bay are scheduled to arrive/depart every 12 minutes. Limited bus replacement service will be available between Oak Grove and Sullivan and between Forest Hills and Back Bay.
>Green Line service will operate between Kenmore and Lechmere Stations with limited trolley service operating in both directions on the D branch. Trains between North Station and Kenmore will depart/arrive every five to six minutes.
>Along the B branch, Route 57 buses will make stops between Packards Corner and Kenmore Stations. There will be no bus service between Packards Corner and Boston College.
>Along the C branch, limited shuttle bus service will be available between Cleveland Circle and Kenmore.
>Along the E branch, Route 39 buses will make stops between Northeastern and Heath St. Stations.
>The Blue Line is serving all stations between Wonderland and Bowdoin. Trains will depart/arrive every seven to eight minutes.
>Service remains suspended on the Mattapan Trolley Line. A limited bus replacement service will be available.
>Commuter Rail will operate on a modified weekday schedule, but with significant delays and several canceled trips. Revised schedules will be available later today.
>Buses, including the Silver Line, will operate on a weekday schedule with delays due to traffic and road conditions.
