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Monday, January 7, 2013

Possible Commuter Rail Delays Monday Afternoon

The delays are due to a downed wire on the Amtrak line.

After facing delays and cancellations earlier today, passengers on south side commuter rail lines are likely to experience more delays during the afternoon commute.  Commuters traveling on lines out of South Station, which includes the Framingham/Worcester line, should anticipate 15- to 30-minute delays during tonight's peak hour service, according to a press release issued this afternoon by the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR). The Framingham/Worcester line stops at three stations in Wellesley, including Wellesley Farms, Wellesley Hills and Wellesley Square. The delays are due to an "Amtrak infrastructure issue" that occurred earlier this morning, the press release said. Around 5:10 a.m., the Amtrak rail line experienced…

Monday, July 30, 2012

Monday Morning Delays for Framingham/Worcester Line

Several inbound trains, including the P506, P508, P510 and P512, are facing delays.

After Friday evening was filled with delays on the Framingham/Worcester line, local commuters heading into the city this morning are facing more train delays. According to MBTA alerts, several Framingham/Worcester inbound trains including the P508, P510 and P512 are facing 10- to 20-minute delays due to a mechanical failure and an earlier medical emergency. The P506, which appeared to be involved with the mechanical and medical issue, was facing 35- to 40-minute delays as of 8:30 a.m., according to the alerts. Outbound trains did not appear to be affected until 9:30 a.m., when an alert indicated the P509 outbound train was experiencing 10- to 15-minute delays due to earlier delayed trains. The Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail line passes…

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