Trains, ferries throughout Boston area experiencing delays, cancellations amid winter storm
Bryan Lambert
Mon, January 26, 2026 at 2:31 PM UTC
2 min read
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Trains and ferries were cancelled or delayed after Sunday’s storm dropped more than a foot of snow across the Boston area.
Several MBTA Commuter Rail lines were facing significant delays due to mechanical or weather-related issues
Red Line, Blue Line and Orange Line: Riders may experience delays of up to 20 minutes while crews work to clear snow from signals and switches. Trains may be asked to stand by at stations.— MBTA (@MBTA) January 26, 2026
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Orange Line trains between Haymarket and Tufts Medical Center was suspened Monday due to service being blocked at Chinatown. Riders should instead use the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay.
All the trolleys on the Mattapan Line will be replaced by shuttle buses on Monday.
On the water, the ferries out of Hingham and Hull to Boston were suspended for the foreseeable future due to ice in the water.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for all of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire through this evening.
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Farther north, snowfall totals could be higher.
“Two to five inches as you get up toward Bridgewater, Boston, and Worcester. Spots like Scituate and Gloucester could even see another 6 inches of snow,” meteorologist Shiri Spear said.
Communities south of the Mass. Pike, including Providence and New Bedford, are expected to see an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow. The Cape could also receive another inch or so throughout the day.
Along the coast, snow is not expected to end until around midnight or 1 AM.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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