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MBTA officials, local leaders, and community members gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new North Wilmington Station, featuring improved accessibility and safety for riders.
Photo: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) gathered with elected officials and community advocates to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting for the new North Wilmington Station on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.
Although the station opened for passenger service on June 30, 2025, the recent event served as a formal celebration, marking both the project's completion and the station's goal in delivering safe, accessible, and customer-focused service.
"Delivering improved service that is safe, reliable, and accessible for all who want to use transit is imperative. When we reopened North Wilmington Station in June, we fulfilled a commitment to the residents of Wilmington," said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng.
According to an agency release, safety and accessibility were the main priorities in redesigning North Wilmington. The MBTA collaborated closely with town officials and first responders to relocate the platform farther down the rail line and install a walkway along Middlesex Avenue.
With this change, trains can now pick up and drop off passengers without blocking the Middlesex Avenue (Route 62) crossing, which was a long-standing concern for the community.
The new station features a fully accessible platform with ramps for level boarding, a canopy for shelter, a new entrance and parking area on Middlesex Avenue, improved communication systems including audible announcements and digital signs, and enhanced security with updated cameras.
In keeping with the MBTA's commitment to innovation and sustainability, construction of the station incorporated recycled concrete panels from the former I-93 elevated highway. By reusing these materials, the MBTA reduced costs, minimized waste, and extended the useful life of its existing infrastructure, an approach also successfully applied at other commuter rail stations.
"We celebrated with the community, knowing just how vital a fully accessible station with all the modern amenities and security features is to all of our riders," Eng said. "Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their leadership, the delegation for their support, and to our employees at the MBTA who take pride in their role improving quality of life for the residents of Wilmington."
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