Boston Green Line Clears Blockage, Service Restored
Car blocking tracks near Washington Street caused over 30-minute delays on B Branch
Green Line B Branch Resumes After Car Blocks Tracks
Boston's Green Line B Branch returned to normal service after a vehicle blocking tracks near Washington Street caused delays of more than 30 minutes during peak disruption Sunday. Transit officials said the incident affected riders throughout the B Branch corridor as crews worked to remove the obstruction. Service has fully resumed, though officials didn't specify how long the vehicle remained on the tracks before removal.
Delays Escalated During Peak Hours
The track blockage initially caused delays of about 20 minutes before conditions worsened as the incident continued, according to the transit agency. Delays peaked at more than 30 minutes before crews successfully cleared the vehicle from the tracks. Officials didn't provide details about how the car ended up blocking the tracks or whether any citations were issued. The B Branch operates on street-level tracks through much of its route, making it vulnerable to vehicle intrusions.
Service Gradually Improved as Crews Cleared Obstruction
Once workers removed the vehicle, delays gradually decreased to 15 minutes as normal operations resumed along the corridor. The MBTA kept passengers informed through social media updates as the situation developed, transit officials said. Specific details about how many trains were affected or how many riders experienced delays weren't available. The agency didn't say whether the incident required any track inspections before full service could resume.
Normal Operations Restored by Evening
Full service returned to the Green Line B Branch after crews completed clearance work, officials confirmed. The transit agency didn't provide a specific timeline for how long the entire incident lasted from initial blockage to full restoration. Officials said they worked quickly to minimize disruption to riders, though the peak delays of more than 30 minutes affected commuters during a busy travel period.
Riders Can Track Real-Time Service Status
Vehicle obstructions on street-level light rail tracks can cause significant cascading delays as trains back up behind the blockage. Officials said the B Branch has returned to regular schedules and riders shouldn't expect residual delays. Moovit provides real-time updates for Green Line service, helping riders track train arrivals and plan alternative routes during disruptions.
