BOSTON, Mass. — MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services have completed repairs to tracks in Leominster and have restored commuter rail service to the city. Tracks were damaged when severe flash flooding Sept. 11 overwhelmed the city’s drainage system and washed away the ground under both tracks near Leominster Station. Alternative bus service has been in place for the past week while repairs were underway.
In coordination with the MBTA, Keolis crews worked around the clock to excavate, stabilize, and rebuild the area. Keolis crews placed more than 3,000 tons of stone to replace the washed-out earth and rebuild the track bed. In partnership with the City of Leominster, Keolis crews laid 188 feet of concrete pipe to repair and improve the drainage system in the area.
“Riders depend on our services and I couldn’t be more proud of the decisions made to ensure safety during the storm but also to restore service so quickly,” MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng said in a news release. “MBTA Railroad Operations, Keolis and the crews worked tirelessly to rebuild the infrastructure caused by the severe flooding that affected so many. I thank the residents of Leominster and our riders for their patience.”
