BOSTON (WHDH) - Whipping winds are downing trees across Massachusetts and leading to MBTA service impacts.
A train on the Newburyport Line was delayed due to downed trees and once passengers were able to get on board, they shortly had to disembark onto the tracks in Lynn after getting stuck behind a disabled train.
Downed trees are also causing service delays on several other commuter rail lines including Fitchburg, Franklin, Greenbush, Kingston, Middleborough/Lakeville, Rockport, and Providence/Stoughton lines
Shuttle buses are replacing Red Line service between Quincy Center and JFK/UMass stations due to downed trees in the track area.
Shuttle buses are also replacing Mattapan Trolley service due to a downed tree near Valley Road.
Several commuter rail lines are experiencing delays caused by downed trees, including the Fitchburg, Franklin, Greenbush, Kingston, Middleborough/Lakeville, Newburyport/Rockport, and Providence/Stoughton Lines.
Riders can visit the MBTA website to get the latest alerts.
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