Cherry Brook station
| Company type | Train station (former) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Fate | Service discontinued in 1971; station demolished in 1999 |
| Headquarters | Weston, Massachusetts , United States |
Cherry Brook station was once a train stop located in Weston, Massachusetts, taking its name from the nearby Cherry Brook waterway.
Background
The station was originally created by the Massachusetts Central Railroad by the year 1882. By 1885, operations were managed by its successor, the Central Massachusetts Railroad, and in 1887, the Boston and Maine Railroad (B&M) leased the line, referring to it as the Central Massachusetts Branch. The B&M service received financial support from the MBTA and was integrated into the MBTA Commuter Rail system starting in 1965.
Throughout its existence, Cherry Brook station consisted solely of a modest shelter with designs that changed over time. In 1911, an underpass adjacent to Concord Road was constructed.
For a significant portion of its history, Cherry Brook served as a flag stop, meaning trains halted only upon signal. After 1913, it operated without staff but continued as a flag stop until November 26, 1971, when service was discontinued due to deteriorating track conditions and declining passenger numbers. The station suffered years of neglect and vandalism before being torn down in 1999.
In 2019, this section of the former rail corridor saw the development of a paved portion of the Mass Central Rail Trail—Wayside.