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The old entrance is being demolished.
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Two passengers waiting for their bus, from inside the #456.
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The old entrance is finally closed
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Week 3: The work in perspective, from the overpass.
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The existing platform. Nothing will change yet. Plans are to rebuild the northern end of the platform closest to Bridge St. This will be a high-level platform with no climbing. This will be finished next spring or so.
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Buses, in and out of service at the new bus loop.
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The station, from the North River
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North Salem, from the entrance to the station
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The city's new pathway from North Salem. Access to the station from North Salem has been a serious problem, due to the Pan-Am Railway track, and also due to the Rt. 114 overpass, which has split the city in quarters.
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The Danvers Branch, owned by Pan-Am Railways. This was a major complication in the planning of the new station.
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The construction roadway. The pedestrian path to the trains is on the left.
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The bus platform. There is an MBTA inspector, and an MBTA transit cop just beyond.
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Bus destination signs are reinstalled
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This walkway leads to the buses, and to the train platform beyond
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The ramp to the station.
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This ramp has always been on the city side of the station, and therefore belongs to us, not the T.
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Week 3: Entrance to the new bus platform
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Week 3: Trains still come and go, such as this train to Boston.
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Week 3: A rider having a smoke on the old stairs. I will not miss these.
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Salem Depot Diary 2013-08-06 001
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Week 2: On the left is the temporary busway, constructed on the city's side of the station. The old light poles are all down.
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Week 2: Construction is underway! The old bus platform was still in service when this was taken.
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Construction Week 2: The parking lot is gone.
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Construction Week 2: The old bus platform is still open on this very soupy day.
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An MBTA track vehicle, on site for regular monthly track work.
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First day of construction. No big changes yet. Most of the bus platform area has been fenced off.
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Some cars are left in the parking lot. The taxi stand hasn't been moved yet.
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Doctor Who Box 2013-07-14 008
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Salem Fire Department 9-11 10th Anniversary Memorial Service 2011-09-11 058
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Salem Fire Department 9-11 10th Anniversary Memorial Service 2011-09-11 047
