June 28, 2004 2:21 PM

Taking the T during the DNC
Posted by Jason Butlerat 2:21 PM

The MBTA has published a brochure on service changes during the Democratic National Convention.

Top Ten Things to Know during the DNC

1. Additional trains and buses are running all week long.
2. Plan ahead and buy tickets, tokens and passes well in advance.
3. The Fleet Center area is closed and mostly inaccessible.
4. North Station and Lovejoy Wharf will close starting Friday evening, July 23, at 8 p.m.
5. North Shore commuter rail lines will terminate at stations north of Boston. Shuttle buses and subway trains will provide connecting service.
6. At Haymarket Station:
• Green Line services will terminate
• Orange Line is open
• Bus service will not run after 3:00 p.m. weekdays

7. All baggage, briefcases, packs, and boxes are subject to search.
8. Due to proximity to the Fleet Center, the Orange Line and highway buses will not permit packages onboard larger than 6" x 12" x 4" (about the size of a loaf of bread).
9. Bikes are not allowed on subway or commuter rail.
10.www.mbta.com will provide updated information on service changes and revised schedules.