Boston Green Line D Branch Back on Track After Delays
Green Line D Branch resumes service after disabled train near Eliot caused 25-minute delays
Green Line D Branch Resumes Normal Service
Boston's Green Line D Branch returned to normal operations Saturday after a disabled train near Eliot station caused delays earlier in the day. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority confirmed service restoration on December 7, though officials didn't specify the exact time the incident began or when full service resumed. Passengers on the D Branch experienced approximately 25 minutes of delays during the disruption.
Disabled trains are among the most common causes of transit delays in subway systems, typically requiring crews to either repair the vehicle on-site or move it to a maintenance facility. The MBTA has been working on reliability improvements across the Green Line system as part of broader modernization efforts that began in 2024. Officials didn't provide details about what caused the train to become disabled or how many passengers were affected by the delays.
The disruption affected the D Branch, which runs from Government Center through downtown Boston to Riverside in Newton. Transit officials announced the service restoration via social media rather than issuing a formal statement. The MBTA typically uses its Twitter account for real-time service updates during brief operational incidents. Specific details about which trains were delayed or how many trips were affected weren't available by publication time.
Service was restored on December 7, 2025, according to the transit agency's social media announcement. Officials didn't provide a specific timeline for how long crews worked to resolve the disabled train situation. The MBTA typically communicates service disruptions and restorations through its alert system and social media channels for real-time passenger information.
Riders who experienced delays Saturday morning can now expect regular travel times on the D Branch. The incident was resolved without requiring shuttle bus service or major route modifications. Passengers can check Moovit for real-time updates on Green Line service and alternative routes during future disruptions.
