Crime & Safety

Green Line Service Shut Down

A power problem was blamed; shuttle buses are being used instead.

Happy Friday?

The MBTA shut down Green Line service Friday afternoon after a power problem.

Shuttle buses were being used instead—but there will be “severe” delays and officials told commuters to use alternate transportation is possible.

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The MBTA first reported the problem at about 4 p.m. A restoration timetable was not immediately provided.


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These are the affected stops:

  • Reservoir
  • Chestnut Hill
  • Newton Centre
  • Newton Highlands
  • Eliot
  • Waban
  • Woodland
  • Riverside

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