Orient Heights (MBTA Station)
Orient Heights is a station on the MBTA Blue Line in East Boston, MA. It is located on the above-ground section of the line that uses overhead lines instead of third rail. In continuous use since 1952, Orient Heights is currently being rebuilt to provide full handicapped accessibility.
Orient Heights station is the primary rapid transit connection for the Orient Heights neighborhood of East Boston, as well as for Winthrop. It also serves as a bus transfer station, with several routes connecting Winthrop and the surrounding area.
Orient Heights Yard, the main Blue Line yard, branches off the main line just north of the station. Because of the proximity, Blue Line employees report to work at Orient Heights station.
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