MBTA Red subway line
Red Line
MBTA Red subway Line Station List and Next Departures
The MBTA Red subway line - Red Line serves 17 subway stations in the Boston area departing from Alewife and ending at Ashmont. Scroll down to see upcoming Red line times at each station and the next scheduled Red line departure will be displayed. The full Red line schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.
MBTA Red line subway map
The MBTA subway map for the Red line is shown above. The MBTA subway map shows you an overview of all the stations served by the MBTA Red line to help you plan your trip on MBTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the subway 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 subway map so you know when the next Red line subway is approaching your stop.
See the detailed route mapMBTA Red Line Service Alerts
Open the Transit app to see additional information about any active disruptions that may impact the MBTA Red line, such as major delays, closed stations, signaling issues, skipped stops, trip cancellations, or other service changes to the subway 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 Red Line Service Frequency
The next Red subway leaves Alewife at 8:28 AM, and arrives at Ashmont at 9:05 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.
See all departuresMBTA Red subway On-Time Performance
75 % on time75% of riders report that the MBTA Red subway arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 743 riders reported on the on-time performance of the Red subway. Compared to other MBTA lines, the Red subway is ranked 45 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 Red by opening the Transit app.
See all on-time performance detailsMBTA Red Line FAQ
What time does the next MBTA Red subway depart from Alewife?
The next MBTA Red line subway leaves Alewife at 8:28 AM, and arrives at Ashmont at 9:05 AM. The total trip time for the next Red line subway is 37 min.
Is the MBTA Red line running on time, early or late?
You can track your subway on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the MBTA Red schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next MBTA Red line subway arrive?
You can see the next MBTA Red line subway times in the app as well as future departure times for the Red line.
How many MBTA Red line subway stations are there?
There are 17 subway stations on the MBTA Red line.
Is the MBTA Red line subway usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on MBTA Red line subway crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the Red line will be when it gets to your subway station.
Is the MBTA Red line currently running?
Find out the current status for the MBTA Red line in the Transit app.
What is the closest MBTA Red line subway station to me?
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest Red line station to where you are.
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