MBTA advises commuters to plan ahead for Monday morning commute

BOSTON — The MBTA is advising commuters to build an extra 15 to 20 minutes into their commutes on Monday morning as there may be some delays, according to Mass DOT.

Due to the service issues and damages the MBTA faced this week during and after a nor'easter brought more than a foot of snow and a prolonged cold snap came right after, riders can expect some service issues.

Most MBTA services will remain on regularly scheduled timetables, some adjustments will be made to the Commuter Rail schedule.

The following Commuter Rail trains will be cancelled for Monday morning:

Train 900 - 6:20 a.m. from Stoughton
Riders who normally take the 900 train from Stoughton are asked to take train 902 (6:45 a.m. from Stoughton) or Train 804 (6:00 a.m. from Providence), which will be making stops at Canton Junction at 6:41 a.m. and Hyde Park at 6:53 a.m.

Fitchburg Line Train 401 - 6:25 a.m. from Boston
Customers are asked to take train 491 (6:45 a.m.) from Boston, which will be extended to make all stops between Littleton/Route 495 and Wachusett. This will result in a 30 minute delay for passengers who normally take train 401 from Boston at 6:25 a.m. Train 408 (7:10 a.m. from Wachusett) will also make local stops to Boston, adding about 30 minutes to the trip.

The MBTA says they will make every effort to keep trains and buses running normally on a weekday schedule, but some delays may occur.

Ferry services will operate on normal schedules except for the hingham ferry line, which is still out of service until the Hingham dock is repaired. During the repairs, bus shuttle service will continue to operate from the dock to the West Hingham Commuter Rail Station on the Greenbush Line.

“On behalf of the entire MBTA, I would like to thank our customers for their patience and support during this extraordinary cold snap,” said MBTA General Manager Luis Ramírez. “I also extend my gratitude to our employees, contractors, and the communities in which we operate for their dedication and hard work under these extreme temperatures.”

Customers are encouraged to check the weather forecast, prepare for extremely cold temperatures, and exercise caution during slippery conditions. Other MBTA services may become affected by the continued falling temperatures with customers also encouraged to visit the MBTA website, sign up for and check T-Alerts, and follow the T on Twitter @MBTA as well as the commuter rail at @MBTA_CR where all service updates and the most up-to-date service information will be provided.

Cox Media Group