Lansdowne Station sits at the heart of one of Boston's most dynamic construction zones, surrounded by towering cranes and the skeletal frameworks of ambitious air rights developments that promise to reshape the Fenway landscape. The station occupies a unique position tucked directly alongside the Mass Pike (I-90), where the constant hum of highway traffic mingles with the rhythmic clatter of approaching trains.
Just one block from Gate A of Fenway Park, the station serves as a crucial gateway for baseball fans and commuters alike. The proximity to the ballpark is celebrated through a striking public art installation that honors the numerical legacy of baseball--displaying the retired numbers of Red Sox legends and MLB greats who have been permanently enshrined in the sport's history.
The station's architecture reflects both practicality and exposure to the elements. Its semi-sheltered design provides protection from the worst weather while maintaining an open-air feel that keeps passengers connected to the bustling urban environment around them. The two-level structure efficiently manages passenger flow, with stairs and elevators providing access to both inbound and outbound platforms, ensuring accessibility for all travelers.
This vertical design allows the station to maximize its footprint in a space constrained by highway infrastructure on one side and the dense urban fabric of the Fenway neighborhood on the other. As construction continues to rise around it, Lansdowne Station stands as both a witness to and facilitator of the area's ongoing transformation.
Note: This was formerly known as Yawkey Station. The MBTA renamed this Lansdowne Station due to its proximity to Lansdowne Street in 2019 after community concerns around memorializing members of the Red Sox owning Yawkey family who long-refused to hire African-American baseball players. They were the last holdouts in the MLB. The city of Boston reverted the name of nearby Yawkey Wayto Jersey Street for similar reasons the prior year. read more