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Orange Line Service Suspended

Service will be suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay from August 20 - 30. Riders can use shuttles.
View of Malden Center MBTA station from City Hall
Malden Center Station. The Orange Line suspension will impact this major transit hub from August 20-30. 1

The MBTA announced that Orange Line service will be suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay from August 20 - 30. Riders can use shuttles between Oak Grove and North Station, and the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay.

Orange Line train at Wellington Station
Orange Line trains. Service will be suspended on the northern section of the Orange Line during this 10-day period.

This impacts two major transit hubs in Malden: Oak Grove and Malden Center. Travelers will be able to find shuttle bus locations at:

Oak Grove: Oak Grove Busway

Malden Center: Northbound - West Busway, Berth A3​ Southbound - East Busway, Berth B1

Oak Grove MBTA station at night
Oak Grove Station. Riders can board shuttles at the Oak Grove busway during the service suspension.
Malden Center MBTA station entrance
Malden Center Station entrance. Shuttles will be available at Berth A3 (northbound) and Berth B1 (southbound).

https://www.mbta.com/alerts/subway

Malden City Hall
Malden City Hall. When did Mayor Gary Christenson learn about the Orange Line shutdown?
Archive photo of MBTA train near Government Center
Archive photo. MBTA service near Government Center station. The Green Line will connect riders between North Station and Copley/Back Bay.
MBTA planned work map showing Orange Line suspension
Planned work map. The MBTA has announced this 10-day service suspension to perform necessary track work.
Notes
  1. MBTA Service Alerts, August 2026. https://www.mbta.com/alerts/subway ←
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