Framingham-Worcester Commuter Rail Track Work Starting This Month

Track work is set to begin this month on the Framingham-Worcester Line, the company that runs the MBTA Commuter Rail announced.

The goal is to replace 25,000-30,000 railroad ties while work on heat-related speed restrictions finishes, said Keolis.

Much of the work is scheduled for mid-day to avoid heavy commute times and minimize passenger inconvenience. There will be some speed restrictions around some of the construction.

“Commuter rail’s performance on the Framingham-Worcester Line has improved dramatically thanks to the work we and the MBTA have already completed,” said Keolis General Manager Gerald C. Francis in a statement. “This next round of track work will help move trains more efficiently and finally end the speed restrictions riders have dealt with for many years.”

The Framingham-Worcester Line track was built before the MBTA took control in 2012. The MBTA didn't have complete information on the line's installation, leading to precautionary steps being taken to ensure safety, which resulted in the heat-related restrictions, according to Keolis.

That work will continue this spring between Worcester and Framingham and between Newtonville and Wellesley Farms.

Replacing the railroad ties between Newtonville and Southborough will continue into the fall.

Also, construction of the new Boston Landing Station will be taking place in Allston.

Keolis said the projects could impact off-peak service.