Service Alerts

Track Work May 27 to June 3

CSX Railways will continue track work on the Downeaster route as part of a tie replacement program scheduled through July.

During the timeframe of May 27 to June 3, passengers can expect the following:

Trains THAT WILL operate, serving all stations every WEEKDAY/WEEKEND:

  • 680/690, 682/692, 687/697, 688/698, 689/699 (1689 when required)

Trains that will be CANCELLED:

  • 683/693, 684/694, 685/695

Trains that will be MODIFIED with a BUS BRIDGE:

  • 681/691
      • TRAIN serving BON, WOB, HHL, EXR, DHM, DOV & WEM
      • BUS bridge from WEM serving POR, FRE & BRK
      • NO SERVICE to/from SAO or ORB
  •  686/696
      • BUS serving BRK, FRE, POR & WEM meeting train in WEM
      • TRAIN serving WEM, DOV, DHM, EXR, HHL, WOB & BON
      • NO SERVICE to/from SAO or ORB

 Train 1697 (5:57pm Departure from BON) WILL OPERATE during this time only.

  The reservation system has been updated to reflect the modified service during this time. Please use the “Buy Tickets” button above to see available service options for your particular itinerary.
Updated: 5/23/2025

Track work in Massachusetts will impact service May 31 and June 2

Track work occurring near Haverhill Station on these dates that will impact Downeaster service.

Here is what passengers can expect during this work: 

May 31 & June 1:

  • Southbound Downeaster train 692 will operate between Brunswick and Exeter as a train serving all regular station stops.  Upon arrival into Exeter station, passengers will transfer to a charter bus for express service to Boston North Station. No service to/from Haverhill or Woburn.
  • Northbound Downeaster train 697 will operate as a charter bus between Boston and Exeter. No service to/from Woburn or Haverhill.  Upon arrival into Exeter station, passengers will transfer to a Downeaster train and continue service north serving all regular station stops.
  • All other trains are cancelled for these two days.

The reservation system has been modified to reflect the adjusted departure times for these dates. Please use the “Buy Tickets” button above to see available service options for your particular itinerary. 

 

Updated: 05/23/2025