Wellington (MBTA station)

WELLINGTON
An outbound train leaves Wellington. The unused express platform is on the far right.
Location	Revere Beach Parkway & Corporation Way, between Routes 28 & 16 Medford, MA 02155
Coordinates	42°24′07″N 71°04′38″W / 42.401907°N 71.077096°W / 42.401907; -71.077096Coordinates: 42°24′07″N 71°04′38″W / 42.401907°N 71.077096°W / 42.401907; -71.077096
Owned by	MBTA
Line(s)	Orange Line
Platforms	2 island platforms
Tracks	3 (1 unused)
Construction
Parking	1,316 spaces ($6.00 daily)
Bicycle facilities	16 spaces
Disabled access	Yes
History
Opened	September 6, 1975
Traffic
Passengers (2009)	7,464 (weekday average boardings)
Services
Preceding station   MBTA   Following station Assembly toward Forest Hills Orange Line current Malden Center toward Oak Grove

Wellington is an MBTA station on the Orange Line, located in Medford, Massachusetts, on the Revere Beach Parkway (Route 16), slightly east of its intersection with Route 28. Wellington functions as a park and ride with more than 1,300 spaces, and a bus hub with 10 routes terminating at the station. The Station Landing development, connected to the station by an overhead walkway, includes residential and retail buildings and additional parking.

Wellington Carhouse, the primary repair and maintenance facility for the Orange Line, is located adjacent to the station. The 125,000 square feet (11,600 m²) building can hold three-and-a-half six-car trains.

Wellington station consists of two island platforms between the three Orange Line tracks. The western platform serves both inbound and outbound trains, while the eastern platform is used only for outbound trains. It was intended for use by express trains using the third track; however, the planned extension to Reading was cut back to Oak Grove and no express trains were ever run.

Wellington has a large parking garage with the entrance located off Route 28. Access to the fully enclosed overhead walkway connecting to the station as well as the manned pay station are both on the third floor. Parking is permitted for a maximum of 10 consecutive days at the daily rate. In 2010, the 8-story parking structure was divided into two sections, with the lower floors charging a higher rate than the higher ones. The price structure is subject to change each year.

As with all Orange Line stations, Wellington is fully handicapped accessible from the parking garage, parking lots, and busway. Handicapped pedestrian access from nearby streets is possible but difficult. Since the station is not adjacent to residential areas, most pedestrian access requires crossing busy Routes 16 or 28.

The Boston and Maine Railroad's Western Route main line was built through the east side of Medford in 1845, and the Medford Branch to Medford Square opened in 1847.Wellington station, located between 5th Street and 6th Street in what was then part of Everett, served as the connection between the mainline and the Medford Branch. It may have briefly been replaced with Everett Junction station at 2nd Street in the 1880s; if this change did occur, it was quickly reversed.