Traffic & Transit
Power Problems Plague MBTA's Green Line In Newton
Shuttle buses are being used in both directions between Reservoir and Newton Highlands on Wednesday morning.
NEWTON, MA — There were more delays on the Green Line Wednesday morning with the MBTA announcing that shuttle buses were being used in both directions of the D Branch between Reservoir and Newton Highlands due to a power issue. The MBTA advised to expect delays.
#MBTA #GreenLine D Branch: Shuttle buses replacing service in both directions between Reservoir and Newton Highlands due to a power problem. Expect delays as shuttles are dispatched.
— MBTA (@MBTA) August 28, 2019
Riders were complaining about delays on the D Branch during the commute earlier Wednesday morning.
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Anyone with a brain knew your original estimate of 15 minutes was a farce. Apologies to those who are late for their meetings. Blame @MassGovernor.
— Scott Noddin (@ScottNoddin8) August 28, 2019
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Can you please tell the public what a power problem means is this old technology keep breaking down because of surges?
— chris (@ChrisinMass) August 28, 2019
The MBTA reported about 9:45 a.m. that full service had been restored.
This comes amid track replacement work that will also force the use of shuttle buses between 8:30 p.m. and close Monday through Friday this week.
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