Shawmut Station – MBTA – Red Line

I’ve seen three people get robbed over here. On multiple occasions I’ve heard gunshots while leaving this station. I guess that’s not really the stations fault though. The charlie card machines are usually broken. Like the other bul said, very leaky. Also, when they do shuttle service on the Ashmont line, the shuttle station is in a weird spot on Dot Ave.

Shawmut is a little odd T station that it just seems to sprout out of nowhere. It is very nice that it is sheltered and the surrounding area has been recently redone so it is modern, clean and well lit. I like the little gardens that sprouted along the walkway to the station. They did a little to improve the inside also. The panels that show the history of Dorchester is a nice touch but they could do more to seal up the leaks that arise when it rains. They do keep the platform clean and it is well lit. I cannot wait until the MBTA get up to speed and can tell me when the next train arrives on the boards.

As far as T stations go, this is probably my favorite.
First & foremost — it’s indoors — protection from the elements while awaiting the train to arrive… yes please!
The surrounding neighborhood is both safe and also, visually a nice one to walk through. Alternatively, if you aren’t too familiar with the area or it’s late night — there is also a very well-​lit pedestrian walkway leading from the station out to Melville Avenue.

Though this station is tiny, I love it all the same. Its size and simplicity makes it less intrusive on the quaint and serene shawmut neighborhood. Outside the station there is ample parking for cars within a block of the station. However, there are signs that read «do not leave valuables in your car,» but that goes without saying :)