Quincy Adams station
Quincy Adams station is a rapid transit station in Quincy, Massachusetts. It serves the Braintree Branch of the MBTA's Red Line. Located in southern Quincy on Burgin Parkway near the Braintree Split, the station features a large park and ride garage, with space for 2,538 automobiles, built over the station tracks and platforms. It is fully accessible. Station layout A single track runs through the station carrying the Old Colony Lines and Greenbush Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail system, but there is no commuter rail platform and trains do not stop. History Old Colony Railroad The Old Colony Railroad opened through Quincy in November 1845. South Quincy was a flag stop for South Braintree trains by 1848. By 1857, a station was located just north of Water Street in southern Quincy. The station was known as Quincy Adams (after President John Quincy Adams, who was born nearby) by late 1866. It was officially renamed in December 1867. A stone station building was constructed in 1869; it was identical to the still-extant station at Avon, which was built around the same time. It was located on the west side of the tracks just south of Water Street. (The Old Colony