"The MBTA was originally scheduled to pause operations on the Blue Line between Bowdoin and Airport stations on Saturday and Sunday. The suspension will now be between Bowdoin and Orient Heights. "Extending to Orient Heights allows Operations Control Center personnel to better manage switch infrastructure during extremely cold temperatures," the agency said. While impacted stations are inactive, the MBTA said it will conduct tunnel inspections to ensure tunnel systems stay safe."
"To supplement the suspension, the MBTA said it is offering free and accessible shuttle buses that will make stops at Orient Heights, Wood Island, Airport, Maverick, and Haymarket. There will be free fares with the fare gates open at Orient Heights, Suffolk Downs, Beachmont, Revere Beach, and Wonderland, according to the MBTA. There will be no direct shuttle bus service to or from Bowdoin, Government Center, State, or Aquarium, the MBTA said."
Blue Line service will be suspended this weekend between Bowdoin and Orient Heights to allow Operations Control Center personnel to better manage switch infrastructure during extremely cold temperatures. Service had been scheduled to pause between Bowdoin and Airport stations on Saturday and Sunday but was extended to Orient Heights. While impacted stations are inactive, tunnel inspections will be conducted to ensure tunnel systems remain safe. Free accessible shuttle buses will serve Orient Heights, Wood Island, Airport, Maverick, and Haymarket. Fare gates will be open for free travel at Orient Heights, Suffolk Downs, Beachmont, Revere Beach, and Wonderland. The East Boston Ferry will operate free and shuttle users should budget an extra 40 minutes.
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