Construction workers removing an old 2,500 gallon underground gas tank at the corner of Stuart St and Clarendon St caused a strong odor of gas, temporarily shutting down Amtrak and Commuter Rail service through the Back Bay station, according to the Boston Herald.
Trains passing through the station between 9:15-11:15 am did not stop to pick up passengers, according to an MBTA spokesman. Boston Fire Department officials began investigating the smell at 7 am.
Service on the Orange Line was not affected.
