Natick Center Commuter Rail Station Accessibility Improvements

Enhancing Connectivity and Comfort through Comprehensive Upgrades and Strategic Phasing

This project will reconstruct the existing Natick Center Commuter Rail Station. This includes two elevators, three new stairways, two accessible ramps, new platforms, track work, signage, lighting systems, and electrical systems including emergency power, and communication systems. An existing pedestrian bridge will also be replaced.

In order to accommodate the requirement that the station remain operational throughout construction, the DOC team created a phased plan. In the first phase, the new station is constructed on the east side. Once complete, passenger loading will move to the newly constructed first phase of the project and the second phase of the station will be constructed on the west side.

Project Highlights

• New high level platforms and canopies
• Raising of the inbound track
• Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
• Earth support systems
• Upgrades to drainage infrastructure
• Accessibility improvements including elevators, ramps and stairs
• Upgrades to lighting, electrical, and communications systems