Boston Green Line Bounces Back After Brief Delay

Disabled trolley at Eliot station caused 10-minute delays on Green Line D Branch

Green Line D Branch Resumes Normal Service

Boston's Green Line D Branch returned to normal operations after brief delays disrupted service earlier today, transit officials said. A disabled trolley at Eliot station caused approximately 10-minute delays for riders on the branch. The MBTA confirmed the issue's been fully resolved and trains are running on schedule again.

Disabled Trolley Causes Brief Disruption

The service interruption occurred when a trolley became disabled at Eliot station, one of several stops along the D Branch that runs through Brookline and Newton. Transit officials said the disabled vehicle blocked normal operations temporarily. The MBTA didn't specify what caused the trolley to become disabled or how crews resolved the mechanical issue. Disabled trains are among the most common causes of delays on the Green Line, which operates the oldest light rail vehicles in the MBTA system.

Ten-Minute Delays Reported During Incident

Riders experienced delays of approximately 10 minutes while crews worked to address the disabled trolley, according to the transit agency. The relatively brief delay suggests crews were able to move or repair the vehicle quickly. Officials didn't say how many trains were affected or whether service was single-tracked around the disabled trolley. The MBTA also didn't provide details about how many riders experienced delays during the incident.

Service Restored to Regular Schedule

The MBTA confirmed normal service resumed after the disabled trolley was cleared from Eliot station. Officials didn't provide a specific timeline for how long the disruption lasted before full service was restored. The quick resolution helped limit the impact on riders during what could've been a more extended delay.

Riders Can Check Real-Time Updates

The brief disruption highlights the importance of checking service status before traveling, especially during peak commute times. While this incident was resolved quickly, disabled trains can sometimes cause longer delays on the Green Line's surface branches. Moovit provides real-time service alerts and alternative route suggestions for MBTA riders when disruptions occur.