Lowell Line - Expansions

Expansions

As of 2011, there is a current debate over whether or not to expand the Lowell line to Nashua, New Hampshire and include stations in North Chelmsford and Tyngsborough en route, for the sake of commuters in those towns.

In January 2011, a bill was introduced into the New Hampshire legislature to end the proposed extension and give up a potential $4.1 million grant into its planning.

The MBTA is planning a Green Line extension through Somerville and part of Medford. One branch of the extension would follow the right of way of the Lowell Line into Medford. Several stations once existed along that section of the line, but none are in operation any longer.