Reservoir

Dead train at Reservoir around 8 a.m. means no inbound service, natch. And no announcements on increasingly crowded platforms, either.

Some commuter-rail passengers didn't fare much better.

Paul Levy provides the proof, with a video survey of the secret nip burial ground at Reservoir:

So far this morning trains have had to be taken out of service on the Red, Orange and Riverside lines. The E Line is stopping at Brigham Circle because of a car accident further up the line. No word yet from the Blue Line.

Buses along the D this morning after a trolley decided it couldn't stand being on the tracks any longer (Ed. question: At Reservoir?).

People who want updated T alerts should follow the MBTA on Twitter.

8:45 update: MBTA.com is back up with delay information.

MBTA Transit Police report they are looking for a 50-something guy who keeps exposing himself to passengers on the Green Line at Reservoir:

It has been determined this subject frequents the MBTA Green Line “D” area and has exposed himself on more than one occasion and to several MBTA patrons.

MBTA wanted poster.

If you're staying in town for the long Memorial Day Weekend, you'll want to be aware that the D Line will be out of service from Saturday through Monday night. Buses will be in service to provide transportation between Reservoir and Fenway subway stations, according to the MBTA.

Dead Orange Line train at North Station. Phil R. reports in from Reservoir:

No working signals & MBTA personnel at every stop between here and (at least) Newton Ctr. NOT A GOOD SIGN

Creative spelling at the Reservoir T stop.

Sean Haire captured the scene this morning at the Reservoir T stop.

This is not how I like to find out about service disruptions:

The MBTA employees on site were as surprised as I was - they had only found out about it shortly before my arrival.

Personally, I'm tired of waiting for the MBTA web site to become fully functional