Shuttle buses replace Green Line trains after overnight derailment
Briefly

Early Thursday morning, a track maintenance vehicle derailed between the Government Center and Park Street T stops, resulting in the temporary suspension of Green Line service. Shuttle buses were deployed to replace train service as authorities worked on clearing the derailed vehicle. By 6:45 a.m., service resumed after the vehicle was removed from the tracks. An MBTA spokesperson issued an apology for the disruption but confirmed that no injuries were reported. The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation.
The MBTA apologizes for the disruption in service along the Green Line early this morning, but regularly scheduled Green Line service has now resumed.
The track maintenance vehicle derailed around 4 a.m. between the Government Center and Park Street T stops, according to authorities.
Green Line service resumed at 6:45 a.m., transit officials said, after the vehicle was moved off the mainline.
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