The MBTA announced that construction of a new, accessible, fully bidirectional Newtonville Commuter Rail station will begin in November 2026. The station is expected to be closed December 2026 to April 2029. Currently, there are no plans to increase or reroute bus service for Newtonville commuters during those 28 months.
This public update on the Newtonville Commuter Rail Accessibility Project was presented by the MBTA Capital Delivery Team, led by Christopher Brennen, at the Cooper Center on Wednesday, June 24. The firm VHB is responsible for engineering and construction.
MassDOT has prioritized the Newtonville Commuter Rail Accessibility project and, to maintain quality and scope, has allocated an additional $16 million in funding, raising the budget from $50 million to $66 million by delaying or canceling other projects…