Red Line Info
- Network Boston MBTA Subway
- Operation Started 1912
- Total Length 36.2 km
- Total Stations 17
Terminals
From
Alewife
To
Ashmont
Red Line Overview
Red Line opened on March 23, 1912, and was developed in several phases. The line runs between Alewife and Ashmont and the southern branch of Braintree, covering 36 kilometers and serving 22 stations. It provides interchange with the Green, Orange, and Blue Lines, as well as commuter rail service.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Red Line
Red Line has 17 stations on the Boston MBTA Subway network.
Red Line runs between Alewife and Ashmont.
Red Line is approximately 36.2 km long.
Red Line opened in 1912.
Red Line is a Metro line operated under Boston MBTA Subway.
Red Line is part of the Boston MBTA Subway transit network.