Amtrak recommends arriving 30 minutes before your scheduled train and it was my first time using…read moreAmtrak, and my first time to Route 128 Station. Exit the highway, drive past the parking garage and turn left onto Blue Hill Drive, and take the left on in where it says "Amtrak/MBTA Pick-up & Drop off". Either entrance at the end will work. While the left side is more direct and closer to the Amtrak counter, the right side will take you past the Dunkin Donuts. There's a waiting area, the bathrooms are by the elevator, and only two tracks. 1 is outbound, and 2 heads into Boston. Simple. Start heading out when they announce that your train is arriving, about 8 min in advance. Head towards the right if you are Coach bound. Take a seat and the conductor will scan your ticket code and tuck a paper ticket above you. Take it with you if you change seats. If you go past NYC, the crew changes, and every passenger gets scanned again. If you are ADA and need access to one of their accessible seats, there's a way to mention it when buying your ticket, so the conductor will save you a seat in advance. Two bathrooms are available at one end of the Coach car. If the light is on, the bathroom is taken and the door locked. These are roomier than those on airplanes. So are the seats, although they otherwise resemble those found in planes with the tables that fold down and seats that recline back. 120 volt plugs are available, but no screens and no headset jacks, so no music. Stops are announced, so it felt that communication was pretty good on the train and at the station. Coming back and arriving on track 2, we had to exit and head up and over the tracks, where we could go straight into the garage, or take the escalator down by Dunkin Donuts. There's an elevator as well, which will take you to the bathrooms.

Clean and large for a two track station. Commuter Rail MBTA as well as Amtrak…read more Two convenience centers, one up stairs which has a large selection of stuff and the Dunkies Downstairs... typical. The parking lot is huge and quite affordable at $15.00 a day. There are also cans downstairs and an area for buses. Truthfully, better than going into South Station for the train.

My first observation is they NEED MORE VISIBLE SECURITY at the Turnstiles And entrances!…read moreI have seen many fare avoiders following riders right behind them to get in free! UNACCEPTABLE and DANGEROUS! I have turned around at one point told them to BACK OFF.... That's not a good idea, one never knows if they will attack. I don't see any one around whenever I use the T. Someone needs to be aware of possible issues and stand and observe the public and keep us all safe ! MAKE YOUR VIOCES HEARD TO MBTA!

Very good bagels. They also have pre-made salads and wraps if you are in a rush to catch your…read moretrain or bus.

Amtrak recommends arriving 30 minutes before your scheduled train and it was my first time using…read moreAmtrak, and my first time to Route 128 Station. Exit the highway, drive past the parking garage and turn left onto Blue Hill Drive, and take the left on in where it says "Amtrak/MBTA Pick-up & Drop off". Either entrance at the end will work. While the left side is more direct and closer to the Amtrak counter, the right side will take you past the Dunkin Donuts. There's a waiting area, the bathrooms are by the elevator, and only two tracks. 1 is outbound, and 2 heads into Boston. Simple. Start heading out when they announce that your train is arriving, about 8 min in advance. Head towards the right if you are Coach bound. Take a seat and the conductor will scan your ticket code and tuck a paper ticket above you. Take it with you if you change seats. If you go past NYC, the crew changes, and every passenger gets scanned again. If you are ADA and need access to one of their accessible seats, there's a way to mention it when buying your ticket, so the conductor will save you a seat in advance. Two bathrooms are available at one end of the Coach car. If the light is on, the bathroom is taken and the door locked. These are roomier than those on airplanes. So are the seats, although they otherwise resemble those found in planes with the tables that fold down and seats that recline back. 120 volt plugs are available, but no screens and no headset jacks, so no music. Stops are announced, so it felt that communication was pretty good on the train and at the station. Coming back and arriving on track 2, we had to exit and head up and over the tracks, where we could go straight into the garage, or take the escalator down by Dunkin Donuts. There's an elevator as well, which will take you to the bathrooms.

The trains were right in schedule. There was a large parking lot with an area in front where cars…read morecan pick up or drop off people. They even have a Dunkin' Donuts. The station is located right off of 128 so it is easily accessible.

Perfectly adequate Red Line station on the Ashmont branch, Fields Corner is completely handicapped…read moreaccessible with elevators and ramps between the platform level and the street level where the ticketing concourse is located. There are the usual turnstiles and automated ticket vending machines. It's not located close to coffee but it gets the job done for the morning commute. Fields Corner is between Shawmut (outbound) and Savin Hill (inbound). [Review 9854 of 2018, 1432 of 2018.]

No, there isn't a convenient coffee joint nearby. No, you don't have absolute protection against…read morethe elements. It's a T station, not a bomb shelter or a hipster hangout. Is it always clean? Yes. Is there an elevator as well as stairs? Yes. Is there sufficient seating along its lengthy platforms? Yes. Can you see and hear announcements anywhere in the station? Absolutely. What more do you want? (Unfortunately Fields Corner T Station has little influence over the frequency of trains running on the Red Line. That's a story for a different review.)

I am s grateful to the security officer who helped me last Sunday…read more(Jan 18), I only regret I did not ask his name. Immediately upon entering the station I tripped and fell flat on my face. He was there immediately, helped me to a bench, offered to get help which I declined Even so an ambulance arrived, checked me and then left, the security officer stayed with me until it was time for my train, then escorted me to the Amrak train. I am so grateful for his kindness

I like South Station - a few shops, open corner and when the Amtrak was there, you entered the open…read moregates (didn't have to scan, they'd handle that on the train itself). A few fast food joints but not nearly enough seating/tables available with some updates given a new Chick-Fil-A was coming. McDonalds, donuts, coffee, a mini bar, alcohol shop, and CVS all inside. Outside taxi and bus stand, though the taxi driver wanted a minimum in charge and would only take cash if it was only $15-20 for the ride to the hotel. Amtrak, buses, subway stop, and regional rail here (MBTA). The building wraps around the corner and doesn't connect to the business tower behind - interesting design, though. They did allow you to board about 10-15 min early.

Harvard Square MBTA station couldn't be more convenient located! It drops you right in the middle…read moreof Harvard Square! It's clean, has helpful signs, very easy to navigate! You won't get lost, I promise! It is on the red line. Plan accordingly!

Harvard Square MBTA station has two entrances with a bus station as part of it. I don't have to go…read moreoutside to transfer to a bus. I just have to go to the pickup area. The signs specify exactly where to go so it is easy to navigate. The are four machines that dispense tickets so I never have to wait.

It's truly amazing what a coat of paint can do. As I was drafting this review, I was about to put…read morethis poor station through the wringer. One of the things on my mind was the appearance of this station. I appreciate that the MBTA doesn't have a focus on beauty, then again, it looked neglected, for lack of a better word.  During the recent improvements, the MBTA did a fine job in painting in the platform area, and redoing the floors in the lobby. Sure, the platform floors are a patchwork of concrete, though, considering the expense in removing and repouring, I can understand why this was left as is.  However, the station is not immune from criticism. Primarily stemming from its placement after the Red Line splits into the Braintree and Ashmont lines. If you're going outbound, finding the right platform is straightforward. However, going inbound is a little less so. It is a matter of paying attention to the announcements (the sign with illuminated arrows does not work). Two tracks, on two different platforms go to the exact same destination. Why it is like this is a question for the engineers - however, from my perspective it seems unnecessary where every stop north has one track for Alewife-bound trains.  Another note I have is also regarding the layout. The positions of exists, entrances, and walkways is not the most straightforward. However, this comes with the caveats that when I've needed to use the station I didn't get lost, and I appreciate its location in a busy interchange. Finally, regarding cleanliness, while not the most aesthetically pleasing station around, I did not find it unclean. * Disclaimer: I have not used the Commuter Rail at this station.

Above ground station on the Red Line, the last stop before it forks. Inbound, the next station is…read moreAndrew and outbound, the next stations are Savin Hill (towards Ashmont) and North Quincy (towards Braintree). There are separate platforms for each fork, so if you're in a rush to get inbound, you will want to stay on the connector upstairs and then catch the next one. Ticketing concourse has the usual Charlie Ticket automated vending machines and turnstiles. There is also good signage that points the way to the Kennedy Library, where you can take the number 2 bus for free. Awesomesauce! This station also gets some trains on the Commuter Rail but I don't know much about that. I did see that not all of the purple line trains going through here stop here. There are elevators from the street level and to the platform but seriously. Do not take the elevator unless you have to! It's quick, but how in hell do people have enough time to pee in here? Jeez, what a stink!

Late evening at Forest Hills, I had dinner at a restaurant across the street where I could see the…read morevery long queues for people waiting on buses. Big crowds, lots of bunching about, it looked uncomfortable. In addition to the buses, Forest Hills is the southern terminus for the Orange Line. It does get some service from the commuter rail and while Amtrak passes through, it does not stop. The next inbound station is Green Street. For the Orange Line, it is an island platform. Signage indicates which is the next track to depart (if there's more than one train) and when. There is also some shelter on the platform if there isn't a train to board. The station is fully handicapped accessible with stairs, elevators and escalators (though in the evening, they were all "up only.") There is parking here for daytime commuters. The ticketing concourse has the usual turnstiles and automated ticketing machines to purchase a Charlie Ticket or add value to your Charlie Card.

If you gave a child in 1980 grey and orange crayons and ordered him to draw a station, he'd draw…read moreForest Hills Station. Made of steel, glass, cement, and bad taste, it stands like a wart on the otherwise relatively attractive face of JP's Forest Hills section. The outside of the station features bus pick-ups and poor signage on three sides, a green line trolley stop that is marked despite it not being operational for over a decade, and crowds of people that are virtually impossible to penetrate. Once inside, things aren't so bad anymore. There's a little donut place called Mike's Donuts. Mike's Donuts has terrible coffee and pretty bad donuts. But if you need a donut and coffee, Mike's can sell you them. The news stand isn't bad, but they run out of the Globe by 8am most days. There are ample CharlieCard machines, and a big train platform. There is also fruit and flowers for sale. Security there is almost always a presence, so you don't have to worry about crime. Beware the bell system. The way it works is a bell rings, and then you have 30 seconds before the train leaves. In practice, the train's doors are often closed when this happens, or you might be sitting there for 5 minutes.

A smaller station, but their parking lot with 497 spaces meant that a whole bunch of people got off…read morethe train with me at rush hour. There is not much more than a covered bench here for waiting but there is a visible "next train" board that I found not only very helpful, but also very accurate. There is no overhead crossing here, you'll be crossing the tracks at a designated area. If you're headed to the parking lot, then you're waiting for the train to get out of the way before you can cross. For inbound trains, there is a raised platform. There are signs that tell you so, but I did see at least one train rider who didn't see the signs and had to run/jog to get to the boarding area when the train arrived. The station is on the "Franklin" line. For normal runs, it is between Islington (outbound towards Forge Park / 495) and Endicott (inbound towards South Station). On days with Patriots games, there is special service from here that goes outbound to Foxboro and inbound to Back Bay. There are no ticketing machines here that I could see. You can buy your ticket on board (I saw someone do that) or there's an app you can download and use.

I take the train into Boston every day and I go to Dedham Corp Station. I pay $4.00 a day to park…read morein this parking lot that is a pit. There are monster pot holes, poor drainage throughout the parking lot so if it rains heavy you are wading your way to the car. The parking app works to take your money - but if the MBTA runs this lot - they should be ashamed of themselves. Have a little pride.