BOSTON -- Commuter Rail trains at North Station are facing significant delays due to a switch issue, the MBTA said on Twitter.
The issue was first announced around 5:30 p.m. following a number of switch issues throughout the system caused by freezing temperatures and Thursday's nor'easter.
Due to a switch issue outside North Station, there are significant delays departing and arriving into North Station. Crews are on scene working to resolve the issue. Updates to follow.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) January 5, 2018
According to the MBTA, the switch issue at North Station impacts all trains arriving and departing.
Earlier in the afternoon, MassDOT Communications Director Jacquelyn Goddard announced the cancelation of trains on the Newbury / Rockport Commuter Rail line so crews could repair the damage in areas where sea water flooded the tracks Thursday.
Heads up @MBTA_CR Newburyport/Rockport. These next trains cancelled tonight: numbers 120, 193, 194, 171 and 176 (tidal surge flood impact) pic.twitter.com/SA0MO6MJoC
— Jacquelyn Goddard (@JacqueGoddard) January 5, 2018
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