50 Rescued From Disabled MBTA Red Line Train

Boston transportation officials had to send a rescue train to evacuate 50 commuters stuck on an MBTA Red Line car that became disabled on a frozen above-ground section.

Boston transportation officials had to send a rescue train to evacuate 50 commuters stuck on an MBTA Red Line car that became disabled on a frozen above-ground section following the snowiest seven day period in the city's history.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority train stalled out between the JFK and Braintree stations south of Boston on Monday afternoon after temperatures plummeted and the third rail froze.

MBTA officials were unable to get the train moving. After more than two hours, they were able to inch a second rescue train to connect to the disabled train. They were able to lead passengers from the disabled train onto the rescue train, which returned to Braintree Station. Passengers were able to connect to buses or commuter rail trains.

Officials continued to clear the train Monday evening. According to the MBTA, riders should expect delays Tuesday, Feb. 3 on all subway and commuter rail lines due to frigid temperatures.  

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