MBTA Suspending Service for Sunday

By Liz Taurasi (Patch Staff)

With blizzard conditions forecasted for Saturday night and Sunday, the MBTA has announced it is suspending all service for Sunday, Feb. 15.

The MBTA says there will be no Subway, Trolley, Commuter Rail, Bus, or Ferry service the entire day.

The MBTA is taking this action to ensure the safety of our customers and employees, which is our top priority. The projected heavy snow and high winds will significantly inhibit the MBTA’s ability to deliver safe and reliable service. Trees and power lines could come down, and visibility will be hampered. Additionally, the MBTA is concerned that a train could break down between stations, resulting in a track right-of-way evacuation that would put customers, employees and emergency responders at risk.

The suspension of service will also allow MBTA crews to keep clearing snow and ice from tracks, the third rail and switches.

A decision about the status of service for Monday will be made Sunday.

Earlier today, the MBTA announced that it will not be offering ‘Late Night’ bus or subway services Saturdaynight/Sunday morning (February 14-15). The last subway trains will depart downtown Boston no later than 12:50 a.m. This will allow MBTA personnel to get a jump start on snow-clearing operations and other maintenance activity before 3:30 a.m. (when Late Night service would typically end).

Customers are advised to check mbta.com/winter for the latest service information. Customers are also urged to check T-Alerts regularly for updates or to join our 105,000 followers on Twitter @MBTA.