MBTA adjusting schedules on Franklin/Foxboro, Fairmount, and Providence/Stoughton lines for repairs

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services said that schedule adjustments were being made to the Franklin/Foxboro, Fairmount, and Providence/Stoughton lines for emergency repairs.

The adjustments will be implemented on Sept. 2.

On the Franklin/Foxboro Line:

  • Inbound trains 704, 714, 1716, and 718 will return to their normal route making stops at Forest Hills, Ruggles and Back Bay, but will now operate 20 minutes later.
  • Outbound trains 1719 and 721 will now operate via the Fairmount Line.

On the Fairmount Line:

  • Inbound trains 1618 and 1624 will now originate at Readville.
  • Outbound trains 1607 and 1613 will now terminate at Readville.

On the Providence/Stoughton Line:

  • Inbound trains 806, 810, 818, 824, and 828 will no longer stop at Forest Hills, but will continue to make stops at Ruggles and Back Bay.
  • Outbound trains 917 and 819 will add a stop at Readville for passengers looking to connect with Franklin/Foxboro Line trains 1719 and 721.

In addition, buses will continue to replace service between Foxboro and Walpole on weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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