On Monday, July 10, the MBTA’s Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line, including the stations in Natick Center and West Natick, will begin temporarily running on an adjusted weekday schedule. This will accommodate ongoing changes to make the Natick Center station more accessible, as well as other improvements along the line.
The schedule will only change during midday on weekdays so as not to disrupt rush hour schedules in the morning and evening. Specifically, inbound trains 512, 516 and 522 and outbound trains 507, 511 and 517 will be eliminated for the duration of the adjusted schedule, which is set to end in September.
These adjustments allow for continued accessibility improvements at the Natick Center MBTA station.
In November 2019, the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board awarded $36 million for the Natick Center station to undergo accessibility and station improvements. Significant work has already been done, including demolishing parts of the station, building a rail bed, and installing two ramps. Commuters on Wednesday indicated their support for the ramps.
Ramps on either side of the station lead down to the platform.
When the project is completed, the station will also have two elevators, six stairways, a replaced pedestrian bridge, and high-level and full-length platforms, all for increased accessibility and more efficient boarding. The station’s drainage infrastructure will be updated as well to help prevent floods. Finally, amenities to improve riders’ experiences will be added. These include bicycle parking, new canopies, and better lighting and signage.
The anticipated end date for these improvements is early 2024.
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I don’t see any of those train numbers
Hi Rebecca! Those train numbers aren’t on the timetable because it has already been updated. I unfortunately couldn’t find a timetable without the updates. The one that is linked shows all the currently running trains though!
Thank you for sharing this information including the link to the updated schedule. I ride the commuter rail daily to and from work and am one of many who are looking forward to the station finally being updated to meet expected standards. Thanks to all who have advocated over the years for the station project!