The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced today that Winchester Center station on the Lowell Commuter Rail Line will partially reopen on Monday, September 30. The south end of the station will be fully accessible and will serve passengers riding both inbound and outbound. Signage will direct riders to the platform.
The new Winchester Center station, which will be constructed for approximately $50 million as part of the Winchester Center Station Accessibility Improvements project, will feature side platforms with level boarding that ensure accessibility for all passengers and supports ridership capacity.
Additional Key Enhancements Include:
- Reconstructing ramps and adding three new elevators to provide two fully accessible paths of travel to each platform. Two elevators will be open on September 30, 2024, and the final one will be in service for the full opening.
- Upgrading canopies, signs, railings, and lighting for safety and security
- Adding benches, bike racks, a public address system, and other amenities for comfort and convenience
- Updating walkways, sidewalks, and parking lot area
- A fully accessible raised platform to accommodate longer nine-car trains
-via Press Release