West Roxbury station
| Company type | MBTA Commuter Rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 14, 1849 |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Products | Commuter rail services on the Needham Line |
West Roxbury station serves as a stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail network within Boston, Massachusetts, specifically on the Needham Line. Positioned on an elevated embankment above Lagrange Street in the West Roxbury area, this station includes an accessible mini-high platform located at the outbound section.
History
The Boston and Providence Railroad (B&P) inaugurated the West Roxbury Branch connecting Forest Hills to Dedham through West Roxbury on July 14, 1849. Along this route, stations such as South Street (Roslindale), Central (Bellevue), West Roxbury, and Spring Street commenced operations. Later, on November 4, 1906, B&P’s successor, the New Haven Railroad, introduced the Needham cutoff, which linked West Roxbury with Needham Junction. This connection allowed trains to reach Boston directly without utilizing the Boston and Albany Railroad's Highland branch. Passenger service to Dedham via West Roxbury ceased in 1940, transforming West Roxbury into a mid-route stop for commuter trains traveling to Needham and West Medway.
Between 1979 and 1987, the entire Needham Line was closed to accommodate the Southwest Corridor project. Throughout this closure, West Roxbury along with most other stations underwent renovations aimed at enhancing accessibility and updating station amenities.[1]