MBTA Patriots Train Breaks Down In Dedham
DEDHAM (CBS) -- The MBTA Commuter Rail's game-day train to Gillette Stadium arrived an hour later than scheduled on Sunday. was stopped at a station in Dedham Sunday morning--leaving Patriots fans stranded before the team's game against the Panthers.
The train was stopped at a station in Dedham mid-morning--leaving Patriots fans stranded before the team's game against the Panthers.
Franklin Football Updt: Train 9711 (outbound) is oper 75-85 mins late btwn Dedham Corp Center & Gillette Stadium due to a mechanical issue.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) October 1, 2017
The MBTA said the train was not moving because of a mechanical issue, and responded to customers on Twitter.
We apologize for the difficult trip, Kristy. We are working on getting another train there to assist and get everyone moving again. ^ES
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) October 1, 2017
Fans tweeted at the MBTA saying they were getting hot on the train--and worried they'd miss a game they paid a lot of money for.
Folks are getting out and getting in ubers. Prolly a 75 dollar ride, late to a game with a 200+ ticket. Still no post about it just replies
— Sean O (@olears27) October 1, 2017
Another train was sent to hook onto the stranded Patriots train.
So glad you are underway again! Our apologies for the delay. Go Pats! ^ES
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) October 1, 2017
The train was finally on its way again shortly before noon and arrived around 12:20 p.m.