Central (MBTA-Station)

Central is the name of a metro station of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ( MBTA ) in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the United States. It offers the eponymous line access to Central Square Red Line.

History

The Central station was opened together with the stations Park Street, Kendall / MIT and Harvard in March 1912. From this period are the mosaics that represent the name of the station above the platforms come.

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 Central Square at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Western Avenue, Prospect Street and Magazine Street. He is completely accessible.

Surroundings

At the station there is a connection to eight bus lines of the MBTA, in addition are 36 spaces for bicycles.