Cedar Grove station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | August 26, 1929 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Cedar Grove station serves as a light rail stop on the Mattapan Line segment of the MBTA Red Line, situated in the southern part of Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The station derives its name from the adjacent Cedar Grove Cemetery and comprises two side platforms alongside dual tracks, with accessibility provided through wooden ramps.
History
The Shawmut Branch Railroad, under the ownership of the Old Colony Railroad, commenced operations on December 4, 1872, connecting Harrison Square to Milton Lower Mills. Cedar Grove was among four intermediate stops established primarily to serve the newly inaugurated cemetery. Its station building shared similarities with that at , though it featured distinct architectural variations. A notable incident occurred in 1908 when the station agent succumbed to rabies following a dog bite.
On September 4, 1926, passenger services on the Shawmut Branch ceased to allow for conversion into a rapid transit line. Subsequently, the Mattapan Line—a "high-speed" streetcar route—began functioning on August 26, 1929, with Cedar Grove as one of its intermediate stations. Beginning November 2, 1953, parking fees were implemented at Cedar Grove and other stations along the line.
From June 24, 2006, until December 22, 2007, the line underwent extensive renovations. Except for Valley Road station, all stops were upgraded to modern standards and made accessible. At Cedar Grove, improvements included new platforms, canopies, and wooden ramps facilitating accessibility.
Looking ahead, the MBTA intends to modernize the Mattapan Line by introducing contemporary light rail vehicles. Part of this plan involves constructing raised platforms to enable level boarding and converting Cedar Grove along with three other stations to feature island platform configurations. As of 2023, the projected cost for reconstructing Cedar Grove station stands at $6.8 million.