Service on the MBTA’s Orange Line is suspended between Back Bay and Forest Hills stations on weekdays this week and between North Station and Forest Hills this weekend for signal upgrade work, officials said.
MBTA officials said free shuttle buses will be available through June 29 and riders should “budget ample extra travel time.”
“For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Forest Hills should budget an additional 30–45 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute," officials said.
Orange Line Reminder: Through June 29
— MBTA (@MBTA) June 23, 2025
Shuttle buses are replacing service between Forest Hills & Back Bay for signal upgrades.
This work will be extended to North Station this weekend, June 28-29.
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In addition to shuttle buses, the commuter rail will be free between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station during this service outage. Bus Route 39 will also be free, officials said.
This weekend, when service will be suspended between North Station and Forest Hills, shuttle buses will make all stops between Forest Hills and Back Bay “as well as Copley on the Green Line for parallel service through downtown to North Station,” officials said.
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“The Green Line C Branch will also be extended to serve North Station during this time period,” they said.
An accessible van will also serve stations between North Station and Back Bay, as well as Copley, and “riders should see onsite personnel to request this van service,” officials said.
For more information on the service changes, visit mbta.com/OrangeLine.
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