Track work being performed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will result in service disruptions to the Boston section of the Lake Shore Limited between July 23 and 26.
During that period, Train 448 will terminate at Albany-Rensselaer, New York, with alternate bus transportation provided to the missed stops of Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester and Boston South Station.
No alternate transportation will be provided to the missed stop of Framingham or Boston Back Bay. Those traveling to Back Bay will ride the bus to South Station and take an Amtrak or MBTA commuter train to Back Bay.
Train 449 will originate at Albany with alternate bus transportation provided from Boston South Station, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield.
No alternate transportation will be provided from Boston Back Bay or Framingham.
Back Bay passengers will be given the option of boarding at Boston South Station or traveling on alternate dates.
Passengers at Boston South Station should go to the Amtrak information desk for instructions on boarding the buses.
Passengers at Worcester will board the bus at the main entrance in front of the station. Boarding will not occur at the bus terminal.
Tags: Amtrak eastern long-distance trains, Amtrak service disruptions, Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited, Boston section of Lake Shore Limited, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, track work
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