If you typically travel to Boston on weekends via the Fall River-New Bedford Commuter Rail Line, you may want to plan ahead.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that critical maintenance work on the Old Colony Lines will result in temporary service suspensions.
To complete track improvements, service on the Greenbush, Kingston, and Fall River-New Bedford lines will be affected on the following weekends:
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April 11–12, 18–19, and 25–26
During these dates, the Fall River/New Bedford Line will terminate at Braintree.
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During these dates, the Fall River-New Bedford Line will terminate at Braintree. Passengers traveling to or from South Station should transfer to the Red Line for continued service between Braintree and Boston.
MBTA officials state that this work is necessary to ensure the long-term stability of the infrastructure and preserve the system for future generations of riders.
Travelers are encouraged to plan for additional travel time, with at least 15 minutes added to regular trip durations.
A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on MBTA.com/CR.
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Fall River-New Bedford commuter rail service disrupted in March and April
