BOSTON — Shuttle buses briefly replaced service on part of the Green Line on Thursday morning after a maintenance vehicle derailed overnight in downtown Boston, officials said.
A vehicle used for track maintenance derailed at Government Center, prompting about an hourlong disruption in service ahead of the height of the morning commute, the MBTA announced just after 5:45 a.m.
Buses were replacing trains between Copley and Haymarket stations but service was restored shortly after 6:30 a.m.
The MBTA recommended commuters use the Orange line for alternate service between North Station and Back Bay during the disruption.
The cause of the derailment wasn’t immediately clear.
Green Line Update: Trains service has resumed between Copley and Haymarket. https://t.co/Uh43f0bUeY
— MBTA (@MBTA) February 20, 2025
Green Line Update: Shuttle buses replace service between Copley and Haymarket due to the derailment of an overnight track maintenance vehicle at Government Center.
— MBTA (@MBTA) February 20, 2025
Passengers may use the Orange line for alternate service downtown between North Station and Back Bay. https://t.co/7Ci5GejouE
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