North Billerica station
| Company type | MBTA Commuter Rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Headquarters | Billerica, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
North Billerica station serves as a stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail network within the village of North Billerica, Billerica, Massachusetts, specifically on the Lowell Line. The station building, originally erected in 1867, underwent significant restoration and enlargement in 1998 to reinstate its role as a functioning depot. Accessibility is provided through mini-high platforms.
History
Initially known as Billerica Mills station and later renamed North Billerica, this stop existed by 1838 as a flag station along the main line of the Boston and Lowell Railroad. It also acted as the northern endpoint for the narrow gauge Billerica and Bedford Railroad (B&B).
The present depot structure was built in 1867, with an extensive expansion added in 1877 during the period when the B&B was operational. After acquiring the Boston and Lowell Railroad in 1887, the Boston and Maine Railroad established maintenance facilities in North Billerica in 1904, which contributed to local industrial development.
In 1998, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority carried out a comprehensive refurbishment of North Billerica Depot to improve commuter rail operations, officially reopening the station on October 30 of that year.
On January 23, 2015, the retractable edge of the outbound platform collapsed as passengers were disembarking, resulting in several injuries. This incident led to the temporary closure of both mini-high platforms, which were substituted with portable lifts until repairs were finalized.