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MBTA says Winchester commuter rail station will partially open Monday with accessible platforms
Summary
MBTA's System‑Wide Accessibility lead announced a partial opening of Winchester Commuter Rail Station: half of inbound and outbound platforms will be accessible initially; riders should board in the first cars to line up with raised platforms; full opening date not yet set.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said Winchester Commuter Rail Station, which has been under reconstruction to become fully accessible, will open partially on Monday with one platform edge available on each side.
"It is on track to open this Monday. This is going to be a partial opening, only half of the inbound and half of the outbound platforms are going to be open on Monday," said Laura Brelsford of the SWA team. She advised passengers planning to exit at Winchester to board in the first two cars of the train so the cars align with the raised platform.
MBTA staff said crews will use signage, station announcements and onboard crew assistance to help riders board and exit safely while the partial opening is in effect. The agency said only cars that line up with the raised sections will allow step‑free boarding. If riders are in a car that does not line up, staff will reposition the train so doors align with the raised platform.
Full platform access is expected later this year, but officials did not provide a precise date. Riders were urged to check the MBTA service alerts page before traveling in case plans change.
The MBTA said it looks forward to completing the full station opening and asked riders to consult mbta.com/accessibility for the latest details.
