Community Corner

MBTA Schedule for July 4

The T will be free after 9:30 p.m.


By Bret Silverberg

To accommodate increased ridership and an Esplanade fireworks display, the MBTA has doled out a few schedule changes and different rules for July 4.

  • All subway lines will operate on a Sunday schedule, except after 2 p.m. (see below).
  • Commuter rail will operate on a Saturday scheduleclick here for last train times.
  • After 2 p.m., the subway will operate at rush hour levels.
  • Subways will be free after 9:30 p.m.
  • Bicycles are not allowed on subways all day and not allowed on inbound commuter rail trains from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or outbound trains after 4 p.m.
  • Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.
A note from the MBTA: "Customers are urged to take public transportation to and from Fourth of July events and advised to check T-Alerts and mbta.com for the most up-to-date service information during the holiday."


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