Boston MBTA Deploys Backup Train for Riders
MBTA cancels Train 1132 from Beverly to North Station, deploys replacement service
Newburyport/Rockport Line Cancels Train 1132
Commuters on Boston's Newburyport/Rockport Line face a service disruption Tuesday, with Train 1132 from Beverly cancelled. The train was scheduled to depart Beverly at 10:53 a.m. heading to North Station, transit officials said. An extra train will serve affected riders, though officials didn't specify the replacement train's exact departure time.
Replacement Service Details
The substitute train will make all flag stops between Beverly and North Station, according to the transit agency. Passengers must be visible on the platform to be picked up at flag stops, officials said. The agency announced the cancellation and replacement service Tuesday morning through social media. Officials didn't provide details about what caused the original train cancellation or whether additional delays are expected on the line.
Service Disruption Impact
The cancellation affects midmorning commuters traveling from Beverly and intermediate stops to Boston's North Station. Flag stops require passengers to position themselves visibly on the platform for the train operator to stop, a standard practice on commuter rail lines during off-peak hours. Officials classified the service change as high severity, though the deployment of a replacement train aims to minimize delays. The agency hasn't said whether the cancellation will affect other trains on the Newburyport/Rockport Line throughout the day.
Timeline and Implementation
The cancellation took effect Tuesday, February 25, 2026, with the replacement train deployed the same morning. Transit officials announced the service change through social media channels, though the exact timing of when passengers were notified wasn't specified. The agency didn't provide information about when normal service patterns will resume or whether Wednesday's schedule will be affected.
Rider Information and Updates
Passengers traveling on the Newburyport/Rockport Line should allow extra time for their journeys and confirm train departures before heading to stations. Officials advised riders to check for updates, though they didn't specify how frequently service information will be refreshed. Moovit provides real-time updates for MBTA Commuter Rail routes, including service disruptions and replacement trains on the Newburyport/Rockport Line.
