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The Red Line train in Boston is still off the tracks after it derailed early this morning.
At time of writing, crews are still working to re-rail it and investigate the cause.
The early morning Red Line derailment left one train car with wheels completely off the tracks. One of the windows also appeared to be smashed.
Boston Fire tweeted a photo of the derailment, adding the caption, “We evacuated 60 people from the trains. All were able to walk off.”
Fortunately, there were no casualties and only one person with a minor injury, who refused treatment from Boston EMS.
One of those on the train said, “I just had to text my boss. I sent a picture of the train and I was like, ‘I’m going to be late. I don’t know how late but pretty late.'”
The impact spread far beyond the 60 people on the train when the derailment happened. Red Line service was disrupted throughout the morning rush. Ultimately, the T had to run shuttle buses between North Quincy and Broadway and between Ashmont and Broadway. Passengers also had the alternative of taking the commuter rail.
“I’m heading to work on State Street and I’m probably going to be about a half hour late,” said one passenger.
“I’m trying to get to Boston University, so this kind of does impact me a little bit,” said another passenger.
Regardless of the detour options for riders, it was a frustratingly slow and wet morning commute. This comes a few days after a Green Line derailment and less than three weeks before fares increase.
“I don’t want them to go up, especially if nothing is gonna change,” said a passenger.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh tweeted, “This week’s MBTA derailments are unacceptable. We need answers, solutions and more funding, and we need it now. It is imperative that we have a public transportation system for Boston residents and surrounding communities that is safe and reliable.”
It’s not clear at this point when crews will re-rail the train and/or whether the afternoon commute will be affected.