MBTA Needham commuter rail
Needham Line
MBTA Needham commuter rail Line Station List and Next Departures
The MBTA Needham Line commuter rail line serves 12 stations in the Boston area departing from South Station and ending at Needham Heights. Scroll down to see upcoming Needham line times at each station and the next scheduled Needham line departure will be displayed. The full Needham line schedule as well as real-time departures is available in the Transit app.
MBTA Needham line commuter rail map
The MBTA commuter rail map for the Needham line is shown above. The MBTA commuter rail map shows you an overview of all the stations served by the MBTA Needham line to help you plan your trip. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the commuter rail line on a map including station specific alerts, such as notices about stations that are closed, information about elevator or escalator outages, and more. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the commuter rail map so you know when the next Needham line train is approaching your stop.
See the detailed route mapMBTA Needham Line Service Alerts
Open the Transit app to see additional information about any active disruptions that may impact the MBTA Needham line, such as major delays, closed stations, signaling issues, skipped stops, trip cancellations, or other service changes to the commuter rail line. The app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by MBTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.
See all alertsMBTA Needham Line Service Frequency
The next Needham commuter rail leaves South Station at 3:15 PM, and arrives at Needham Heights at 3:55 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.
See all departuresMBTA Needham commuter rail On-Time Performance
68 % on time68% of riders report that the MBTA Needham commuter rail arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 29 riders reported on the on-time performance of the Needham commuter rail. Compared to other MBTA lines, the Needham commuter rail is ranked 94 out of 181 MBTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official MBTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the Needham by opening the Transit app.
See all on-time performance detailsMBTA Needham Line FAQ
What time does the next MBTA Needham commuter rail depart from South Station?
The next MBTA Needham line train leaves South Station at 3:15 PM, and arrives at Needham Heights at 3:55 PM. The total trip time for the next Needham line commuter rail is 40 min.
Is the MBTA Needham line running on time, early or late?
You can track your train on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the MBTA Needham line schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next MBTA Needham line train arrive?
You can see the next MBTA Needham line commuter rail times in the app as well as future departure times for the Needham line.
How many MBTA Needham Line commuter rail stations are there?
There are 12 commuter rail stations on the MBTA Needham line.
Is the MBTA Needham Line commuter rail usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on MBTA Needham commuter rail crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the train will be when it gets to your station.
Is the MBTA Needham Line currently running?
Find out the current status for the MBTA Needham line in the Transit app.
What is the closest MBTA Needham Line commuter rail station to me?
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest Needham line station to where you are.
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