Boston MBTA Blue Line Train Stuck Under Harbor Evacuates 500 Passengers

On Tuesday afternoon, about 500 passengers aboard a Blue Line train were evacuated after the train became stuck in a tunnel under Boston Harbor between Maverick and Aquarium stations due to a downed communication wire. Boston firefighters assisted with the evacuation, which took approximately one hour, using special equipment to aid those needing assistance through multiple exits. The MBTA halted train service between Government Center and Logan International Airport, replacing it with shuttle buses that did not stop at Bowdoin, and advised riders to use the SL3 bus or East Boston Ferry as alternatives. There were no reported injuries, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation while the disabled train remained in the tunnel. The MBTA apologized for the disruption and continues to provide updates through its website and social media. Earlier on the same day, services at Aquarium station were briefly halted due to a fatal incident involving a Blue Line train, but resumed prior to the signal problem causing the evacuation.