Slow-speed derailment of MBTA commuter rail train causes delays, cancellations

Published
March 13, 2026
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
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Incident type
Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Boston Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts: A slow-speed derailment involving an MBTA Commuter Rail train near South Station in Boston, Massachusetts, caused several delays and cancellations across the Friday evening commute. A single coach on Providence Line Train 851 came off the rails between South Station and Back Bay. 350 passengers were on board, and no injuries were reported. All passengers were safely escorted to South Station. The cause remains under investigation.

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Slow-speed derailment of MBTA commuter rail train causes delays, cancellations

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