Traffic & Transit
MBTA Commuters Brace For World Cup Impact: "I'm Not Coming Into Boston On Those Days"
The MBTA said there will be no Commuter Rail service to Foxboro or between Readville and Windsor Gardens during World Cup matches.
May 29, 2026
Major changes are coming to the MBTA ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Commuter Rail riders expected to face disruptions on match days in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
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The MBTA said there will be no Commuter Rail service to Foxboro or between Readville and Windsor Gardens during World Cup matches as trains are redirected to transport fans to and from the stadium. Shuttle buses will be used to supplement the suspended rail service for regular commuters.
"We've been taking the Commuter Rail for the past four days, three days and it's been pretty smooth, so I can't imagine what it's like without having that accessible, and I know a bus just wouldn't cut it for me personally," said commuter Lucas Brandao.
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