What are the different types of trains in Boston?

Lines. The rapid transit lines consist of 3 heavy rail (Metro) lines, 2 light rail lines, and a bus rapid transit line. The heavy rail Red Line has two southern branches, while the light rail Green Line has four services (B, C, D, and E) that use four western and two northern branches.



People Also Ask

Wherever you're going in Greater Boston, the T can help get you there. Here are some basics of the subway. Where can I go on the subway? There are four main subway lines—the Green, Blue, Orange, and Red lines—with 125 stops throughout the region.

MORE DETAILS

The T refers to the subway system that primarily serves the urban areas of Boston with multiple lines and underground stations. The commuter rail, on the other hand, is a regional rail system that connects the suburbs and outlying areas to the city, providing transportation for longer distances.

MORE DETAILS

Red Line. The T's workhorse, the Red Line moves more commuters per weekday than any other route. (Note: We include the eight-station Mattapan trolley under the Red Line rubric.)

MORE DETAILS

In the late 19th century, as traffic grew and the rail yards became ever more unwieldy, the many small terminals that served the lines extending north and south of the city were consolidated into two great terminals, at North and South Stations. North Station was completed in 1893. South Station followed in 1900.

MORE DETAILS

To the Airport: Take the Red Line to South Station>Transfer to the Silver Line SL1 (Logan Airport - South Station via Waterfront), which stops at all airport terminals.

MORE DETAILS

Local service: A train which always operates and stops at every station on the line. Express service: A train that does not always operate or sometimes skips a station.

MORE DETAILS

Almost three-quarters of current and former riders report feeling unsafe while using MBTA services. A poll conducted by the Boston Herald shows that 70 percent of current and former users of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) public transit services express having felt unsafe while using the system.

MORE DETAILS

Please be considerate and avoid eating or drinking on MBTA vehicles and in stations. Littering in MBTA vehicles and stations can result in fines or tickets. Be sure to remove all trash before leaving MBTA property. Food and drink must remain in closed containers.

MORE DETAILS