Orange Line service resumes in Malden, around region after month-long shutdown

  Thousands of Malden residents joined those around the Greater Boston region Monday in returning as Orange Line riders, after the MBTA reopened the service following a month-long shutdown. The 30-day shutdown came following an unprecedented move MBTA officials said was necessary to effect repairs, additions and enhancements to the Orange Line. Both Malden Orange Line stations – located near the northern end of the line at Malden Center and the last stop, Oak Grove on the Malden-Melrose line – returned to service Monday after the shutdown.

  MBTA personnel were out distributing free $5 Dunkin’ gift cards at Orange Line Stations as a sign of appreciation to riders, thanking them for patience over the past month.