MBTA Commuter Rail - Bus Replacement March 20-28

The MBTA is installing new signal system upgrades called Automatic Train Control (ATC) as part of Positive Train Control (PTC), a federally-mandated safety control system that monitors a train's location, direction, and speed in real time and reduces speed when needed to help prevent collisions.

Swampscott and area residents should be aware that there will be a 9-day outage (from Monday March 20th through Tuesday March 28th) from Swampscott to North Station to allow for ongoing signal improvement work. Buses will replace regular weekend and weekday train service.

The dedicated shuttle between Lynn and Swampscott will be suspended during the diversion, and shuttle buses will be available at Lynn for both inbound and outbound service.

Passengers should note that bicycles are not allowed on shuttle buses, and regular commuter rail fares will be collected between Swampscott and Newburyport/Rockport stations.