Boston MBTA Train 571 Adds Local Stops Tonight
Worcester Line Train 571 to make all 17 stops instead of express service tonight
MBTA Train 571 Runs Local Shuttle Service Tonight
MBTA's Worcester Line Train 571 will operate as a local shuttle service Wednesday evening, making all stops between South Station and Worcester. The 6:15 PM departure will serve all 17 stations along the 44-mile route, transit officials said. The MBTA didn't specify how much additional travel time passengers should expect, though local service typically adds significant time compared to express runs.
Service Change Details
The modification affects the evening commute on one of the MBTA's busiest commuter rail lines. Worcester Line trains typically operate on express schedules during peak hours, skipping several intermediate stations to reduce travel times. Officials didn't provide a reason for Wednesday's service change. The MBTA announced the alert January 8 through its social media channels, classifying it as high severity due to the impact on travel times.
Impact on Riders
Passengers traveling to stations normally served by express service will need to account for stops at all local stations along the route. Standard express service between South Station and Worcester takes approximately 70-80 minutes, according to MBTA timetables. The local shuttle service will make stops at all intermediate stations including Yawkey, Newtonville, West Newton, Auburndale, Wellesley Farms, Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Square, Natick Center, West Natick, Framingham, Ashland, Southborough, Westborough, and Grafton before reaching Worcester. Officials didn't say when normal express service patterns would resume.
Timeline and Duration
The service modification took effect for Train 571's 6:15 PM departure from South Station on January 8. The MBTA hasn't announced when the train will return to its regular express schedule. Transit officials didn't indicate whether the change would affect only Wednesday's service or extend to additional days.
What Riders Should Know
Passengers using Train 571 should allow extra time for their commute and check for service updates before traveling. The MBTA didn't provide specific estimates for additional travel time. Riders can check real-time service information and alerts through Moovit, which provides updates for all MBTA commuter rail lines including schedule changes and service modifications.
