BOSTON — Commuters are frustrated by train issues just as a major construction project is set to begin on the Tobin Bridge.
On Tuesday morning, a train on the Rockport line derailed at a low speed on its way into Boston, causing multiple delays for commuters.
A commuter rail passenger tells me riders impacted by the train derailment were recommended to get off at Malden Center and take the orange line to North Station because of the ‘intense delays’. Here is the rush to catch that train. #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/VnNL2Zb1gh
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) April 2, 2019
This is impacting trains on the Rockport and Haverhill lines right now @boston25 https://t.co/QFn4bN6w4H
— Catherine Parrotta (@CatherineNews) April 2, 2019
At around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Rockport Train 102 (5:48 a.m. from Rockport) was involved in a low speed, upright derailment near the Sullivan Square station. With the assistance of an alternative locomotive, the train completed its trip to North Station.
Update: Rockport Train 102 (5:48 am from Rockport) remains stopped due to a low speed upright derailment with no injuries. A spare locomotive is approaching and will tie together with 102 in the next 10-15 minutes to move the train into North Station.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) April 2, 2019
Trains on both the Rockport and Haverhill lines were affected by the derailment.
No injuries were reported, but the incident has caused delays in and out of North Station. Approximately 300 passengers were on board at the time.
The Beverly 191 train (7:08 a.m. from North Station) was canceled due to the derailment.
MBTA crews are on scene working to restore service.
"We appreciate our passengers’ patience and apologize for this inconvenience. Passengers traveling today should stay connected to our customer service updates for train information," said a Keolis spokesperson."
Derailments & delays for North Shore commuters on the @MBTA_CR this morning.
— Jessica Reyes (@jessicamreyes) April 2, 2019
This AM was smooth for drivers on the Tobin, but they’ll find 1 lane closed when they head north tonight.
Hows the commute home going to go?! We’ll have it all starting at 4 on @boston25 🚗🚌🚃🚉
For North Shore commuters, the Tobin Bridge project is officially beginning during the Tuesday evening commute, with one lane closed on the northbound side.
Read more: Major construction project on Tobin Bridge, Chelsea Curves starts April 1
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