The Boston T's Park Street stop was closed this morning. For those of you not in the know, the Park Street stop is the intersection of the Red and Green Lines. The only information I was able to get was that it was closed due to earlier "police activity". Last week a FedEx package was found addressed to Saddam Hussein, causing similar delays while it was inspected by a bomb squad.
In the process of walking to work from the Downtown Crossing stop, I passed by the Park Street stop. There were numerous firetrucks, police cars, and ambulances. My first instinct was that there had been a threat or a bomb scare, however, I believe trains were being allowed to proceed through the station, they just weren't allowed to stop.
I'll post more info as I come across it. In the meantime, if you know something, feel free to leave it in the comments.
Update: The Boston Globe says it was a strong odor that caused the stop to be closed, source still unknown.
Update: Channel 5 news also notes the strong odor, but again, no cause.
Update:Channel 5 now reports that the Hazmat team found nothing and was unable to detect a smell. The stop was opened 45 minutes after the call was reported. Probably nothing big, but it doesn't make me feel any better about my commute home.