Train service will be suspended on MBTA Red Line to allow for maintenance work
MBTA officials are also recommending that riders use the commuter rail, which will be free between South Station and Braintree as well as between Porter and North Station.
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Riders are also eligible to receive five free Bluebike unlocks during the Red Line work by using the code MBTAREDJUL10, officials said.
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Red Line Reminder: Beginning at 8:30 PM on July 10 - July 13
Shuttle buses replace service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass.
This work will also take place on July 17 (8:30 PM) - July 20
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