Wayland station
| Company type | Nonprofit organization (The Wayland Depot) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (consignment craft shop) |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Headquarters | Wayland , United States |
| Owner | Town of Wayland |
Wayland station is a historic former train station located in Wayland, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1881 by the Massachusetts Central Railroad, it was managed by the Central Massachusetts Railroad by 1885 and subsequently integrated into the Boston and Maine Railroad network. Beginning in 1965, the MBTA provided financial support for operations; however, the station ceased functioning in 1971 when service along the Central Mass Branch was discontinued due to poor track conditions. Since 1980, the building has been home to The Wayland Depot, a nonprofit women's consignment craft shop dedicated to maintaining the historic structure, which is currently owned by the Town of Wayland. In 2017, a stone dust trail segment of the Mass Central Rail Trail—Wayside was developed over the former railway corridor served by this station, with paving scheduled for completion in 2027.
The Wayland site originally included distinct facilities for passengers and freight. The Wayland Freight House, situated approximately 300 feet from the main station, remains as the sole surviving freight building along the Central Mass route. Erected in 1881 alongside the passenger station, it functioned as a storage area for goods awaiting shipment or collection. Now under the ownership of the Town of Wayland, it has been restored using its authentic paint scheme. This portion of the Mass Central Rail Trail—Wayside was surfaced with pavement in 2019.