Morton Street station
| Company type | MBTA Commuter Rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Products | Commuter rail service |
Morton Street station serves as a stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail's Fairmount Line, situated along Morton Street (MA 203) within Boston's Mattapan district. The facility includes two extended high-level platforms equipped with ramps, providing comprehensive accessible service. The station underwent reconstruction in 2006 and was officially reopened in 2007.[1]
History
The Fairmount Line's origins trace back to 1855 when it operated as the Dorchester Branch of the Norfolk County Railroad, later managed by the New York and New England Railroad and the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Service continued until 1944. Originally, the station was known as Forest Avenue.[2]
In November 1979, the Dorchester Branch resumed operations to serve as an alternate route during the Southwest Corridor construction, including stops at Morton Street, Uphams Corner, and Fairmount.[3] Due to budget reductions, Uphams Corner and Morton Street stations were closed on January 30, 1981.[3] These stations were initially constructed with basic features—low-level platforms and stairway access—and lacked accessibility accommodations because the service was intended as temporary; nevertheless, they remained well-utilized by local commuters. After the Southwest Corridor reopened on October 5, 1987, the Fairmount Line shuttle service persisted, accompanied by renovations that allowed reopening of both Uphams Corner and Morton Street stations.[3]
In September 2005, the MBTA awarded a $6.5 million contract aimed at reconstructing Morton Street station under the Fairmount Line Improvements. This project introduced full-length high-level platforms to enhance accessibility, ramps connecting to Morton and Flint Streets, new canopies, upgraded lighting, and improved signage.[4] Construction concluded on July 17, 2007.[1] In 2014, MassDOT replaced the aging bridge spanning Morton Street above the railway tracks; during this time, alternative accessible entry points were utilized.[5]
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