The MBTA suspended part of the Blue Line from Orient Heights to Wonderland as a result of a massive East Boston fire.
The move to suspend part of the route came at the request of Boston fire officials, who needed to access the tracks.
The route suspension is for both eastbound and westbound traffic.
The MBTA is deploying a network of equipment to pump water out of the track bed and vehicle yard in the area of Orient Heights.
Once complete, MBTA forces will assess the extent of any damage to signal, power, and track infrastructure, and make a determination as to any repair needs and the length of time required to restore full service.
Shuttle buses are running for the impacted stations, but buses cannot access the Suffolk Downs stop due to road closures in the area.
MBTA officials have not yet given a timeline for when service will resume.
We are bringing in personnel and equipment to assist in draining the water from the station and the train yard. As that is done, crews can evaluate our systems including track, power, signals and switches.
— MBTA (@MBTA) March 16, 2019
#MBTA #BlueLine: Update: Shuttle buses are replacing service in both directions between Airport and Wonderland due to fire department activity. Suffolk Downs is not being serviced outbound due to road closures. pic.twitter.com/kifBYidEcQ
— MBTA (@MBTA) March 16, 2019
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