Wellington is an MBTA station on the Orange Line, located in Medford, Massachusetts, on the Revere Beach Parkway (Route 16), slightly east of its intersection with Route 28. Wellington functions as a park and ride with more than 1,300 spaces, and a bus hub with 10 routes terminating at the station. The Station Landing development, connected to the station by an overhead walkway, includes residential and retail buildings and additional parking.Wellington Carhouse, the primary repair and maintenance facility for the Orange Line, is located adjacent to the station. The 125,000sqft building can hold three-and-a-half six-car trains.Station layoutWellington station consists of two island platforms between the three Orange Line tracks. The western platform serves both inbound and outbound trains, while the eastern platform is used only for outbound trains. It was intended for use by express trains using the third track; however, the planned extension to Reading was cut back to Oak Grove and no express trains were ever run.Wellington has a large parking garage with the entrance located off Route 28. Access to the fully enclosed overhead walkway connecting to the station as well as the manned pay station are both on the third floor. Parking is permitted for a maximum of 10 consecutive days at the daily rate. In 2010, the 8-story parking structure was divided into two sections, with the lower floors charging a higher rate than the higher ones. The price structure is subject to change each year.
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