Copley (MBTA-Station)

Copley is the name of an underground Light rail station of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ( MBTA ) in Boston's Back Bay in the state of Massachusetts in the United States. It offers the eponymous Copley Square access to the branches B, C, D and E of U- tram Green Line.

History

The station was opened on 3 October 1914 as part of the Boylston Street Subway, an extension of the Tremont Street Subway. During the renovation work at the beginning of the 21st century, the wrought-iron entrance building next to the Boston Public Library has been fully restored.

Railway facilities

Track, signaling and safety systems

The underground station has two tracks, which are accessible via two side platforms.

Building

The metro station is located at the address 640 Boylston Street at 230 Dartmouth Street and is completely accessible.

Surroundings

At the station there is a connection to eight bus lines of the MBTA. Nearby Copley Square, Boston Public Library, the John Hancock Tower, Trinity Church and the Old South Church in the immediate vicinity.