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Published on January 22, 2025
Boston Commuters Warned of Delays as MBTA Prepares for Extreme Cold Weather Impact on Train ServicesSource: Unsplash/Benjamin Wagner

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority warns Boston commuters of potential delays due to extreme cold, which could cause issues like cracked rails and ice on power lines. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time, as reported by WHDH.

Boston is facing extreme cold, with wind chills expected to drop to zero or below. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority may reduce train speeds in certain areas, causing delays. Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a cold weather advisory through Thursday, advising the public to take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia, as per WCVB

On Tuesday night, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority service faced disruptions, including a power loss on an E Line trolley at Arlington station. "Riders told 7News an E Line trolley on the Green Line lost power at Arlington station." Some passengers walked to the next stop. The cold weather also caused Worcester Public Schools to delay opening by two hours and cancel Head Start programs. The extreme cold may also reduce commuter rail speeds in the coming days, as stated by WHDH.

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