Changes will allow for increased capacity at peak times before and after the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the T's operations and maintenance partner for Commuter Rail, have announced schedule changes for some Commuter Rail lines on Sunday, March 15, to accommodate increased ridership for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston. These schedule adjustments allow for increased capacity to be deployed across the South Side of the Commuter Rail network to accommodate an influx of passengers traveling before and after the parade.

Subway and bus service information was previously announced on March 9. Passengers are encouraged to check out the MBTA's St. Patrick's Day Guide for information on taking the T to the parade, how to pay fares, and more at MBTA.com/StPatricksDay.

The below changes are only in effect for Sunday, March 15. Updated schedules are available on MBTA.com/CR. Trains to and from North Station as well as trains on the Needham Line will operate according to their normal weekend schedules.

On the Fairmount Line

• Train 6630 (the 9:30 AM train from Readville to South Station) is cancelled.
• Train 6632 will originate at Readville at 10 AM and make all stops on the Fairmount Line to South Station.
• The full schedule is available here.

On the Fall River/New Bedford Line

• Six trains throughout the day will operate later than normal to accommodate anticipated parade crowds.
• An extra train to Fall River will also depart South Station at 4:10 PM.
• The full schedule is here.

On the Franklin/Foxboro Line

• Trains 5724 and 5730 (the 8:17 AM and 9:47 AM trains from Forge Park/495 to South Station) will make stops at Ruggles and Back Bay instead of traveling via the Fairmount Line.
• Trains 5747 and 5755 (the 2:25 PM and 3:55 PM trains from South Station to Forge Park/495) will make stops at Ruggles and Back Bay instead of traveling via the Fairmount Line.
• Train 5754 (3:47 PM from Forge Park/495 to South Station) is cancelled.
• A full schedule is available here.

On the Greenbush Line

• One inbound train (Train 6074, the 11:04 AM train from Greenbush) and one outbound train (Train 6061, the 9:53 AM train from South Station) are cancelled on Sunday.
• Train 6057 (the 7:10 AM train from South Station to Greenbush) will operate five minutes later at all stations.
• The full schedule is available here.

On the Kingston Line

• Five trains will operate earlier or later than normal to accommodate parade crowds.
• The full schedule is available here.

On the Providence/Stoughton Line

• Train 5855 (the 3:45 PM train from South Station to Providence) will instead depart at 3:20 PM and operate 25 minutes earlier at all stations.
• The full schedule is available here.

On the Framingham/Worcester Line

• Three trains will operate later than normal at all stations.
• Train 5554 (3:10 PM from Worcester to South Station) is cancelled.
• The schedule is available here.

The MBTA Transit Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Kenneth Green, will significantly increase uniformed officer presence throughout the system to deter crime and to respond swiftly to any incidents.

The MBTA and Keolis urge riders to celebrate responsibly, leave their vehicles at home, take public transportation to festivities, and follow these safety tips:

• Alcohol consumption and/or unruly behavior will not be tolerated on the MBTA.
• Secure personal belongings, especially in crowded areas. If wearing a backpack, remove it and hold it at your side or set it between your feet. Leave large items like coolers at home.
• Let riders off the trains before boarding.
• Travel without bikes. Bikes (including folding bikes) are not allowed on the MBTA at any time the day of the parade.
• Report any suspicious activity or individuals in distress to the nearest police officer, call the Transit Police at 617-222-1212, or dial 911.
• Download the MBTA See Say App to quickly and discreetly report suspicious activity to Transit Police. Using this app, riders can send Transit Police pictures, text messages, and locations of suspicious activity.
• Follow the instructions of MBTA Transit Police officers and staff who are there to ensure everyone's safety.
• Take care of yourself and others. Seek medical attention when necessary.

The MBTA stresses the importance of celebrating responsibly on public transit. Vandalism and disorderly conduct can create safety hazards, delays, and additional cleaning costs, which can divert valuable resources away from essential maintenance services and improvements that benefit all riders.