Overview
- Amtrak said all trains into and out of Boston were stopped after overhead wires fell and blocked tracks.
- MBTA Commuter Rail reported inbound Providence/Stoughton Line trains were skipping Hyde Park, Ruggles, and Back Bay.
- Riders bound for Ruggles or Back Bay were told to use the Orange Line, and Hyde Park riders were advised to take MBTA Bus 32.
- At about 3 p.m., Amtrak estimated repairs would take 90 to 120 minutes, with work continuing as of a 4:05 p.m. update.
- Commuter Rail attributed ongoing delays to Amtrak infrastructure repairs in addition to the downed catenary wires.