Smoke at the Harvard Square Station disrupted the morning commute for numerous passengers as the Cambridge Fire Department investigated the cause.
Update on Box 5171 for Harvard @MBTA: Companies are working on a rubbish fire in the tunnel outside the station, 3rd rail power is shut down, train svc is stopped temporarily, no injuries reptd. pic.twitter.com/NBMUe6v8JI
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) September 25, 2023
According to Boston25 News, the MBTA Red Line service was replaced with shuttle buses between Porter and Park St, causing significant delays and inconveniences for the public.
As the smoke investigation continued, the Red Line service was further restricted, operating on a single track between Alewife and Porter, as reported by WCVB.
Delays were initially anticipated to be around 20 minutes, but the extent of the disruption expanded as the situation unfolded.
