Aug 19 to Sept 18 - official dates are out for the shutdown.
We're fortunate that the two ends of the OL run parallel to CR trains that pull into Back Bay and North Station, with the Green Line providing train service through the core. The NEC is probably running at capacity but is there any room on the north side up to Melrose to run additional smaller short-turn trainsets? Like if we already had 15-min urban rail frequencies from Forest Hills & Malden Center inbound then we would have a reasonable alternative. But with only shuttle buses, anyone that can afford to drive/uber will do so and I can imagine I-93 and Columbus/Huntington ave being a complete parking lot not only during rush hour but off-peak as well.
Edit: is the GC-North Station shutdown confirmed as well? Good luck anyone on the north side of the city..
We're fortunate that the two ends of the OL run parallel to CR trains that pull into Back Bay and North Station, with the Green Line providing train service through the core. The NEC is probably running at capacity but is there any room on the north side up to Melrose to run additional smaller short-turn trainsets? Like if we already had 15-min urban rail frequencies from Forest Hills & Malden Center inbound then we would have a reasonable alternative. But with only shuttle buses, anyone that can afford to drive/uber will do so and I can imagine I-93 and Columbus/Huntington ave being a complete parking lot not only during rush hour but off-peak as well.
Edit: is the GC-North Station shutdown confirmed as well? Good luck anyone on the north side of the city..