Kendall/MIT station improvements improve access
Author: Batrak Oleksandr — Editor-in-Chief at Railway Supply
09.07.2026
Kendall/MIT station improvements are now complete in Boston, with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority joining project partners and state and local government officials at a June 26 ceremony to mark the work.
The outbound Kendall Square MBTA Headhouse on Main Street after renovation. Photo: Cambridge Redevelopment Authority / BXP — verify before use
Red Line station access upgrades
The MBTA Red Line station takes its name from the Kendall Square business district and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the main areas it serves.
The work included new elevators, escalators, stairways and upgraded public areas as part of accessibility and passenger-space improvements. State officials said the changes provide easier access for riders of all abilities at one of the busiest transit stations in Massachusetts.
Private funding for Kendall/MIT station renovations
The renovations were funded by developer BXP and the MIT Investment Management Company, in coordination with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. State officials said private development has invested about $60 million in Kendall/MIT station since 2020.
Archive photo of a northbound MBTA Red Line train at Kendall/MIT station. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / IliketrainsR211T / CC BY 4.0
What will change for passengers?
For passengers, the added context centers on access at the outbound Kendall Square headhouse. The project includes a new elevator linking the underground platform, street level and patio level, alongside the reconstructed station entrance and publicly accessible patio. During construction, temporary access through 325 Main Street was used so Red Line access could continue while the headhouse work was underway.
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