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June 18, 2008

Click here if you're training it to the Celts' 'rolling rally'

If, after last night's victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals, you have found yourself a Celtics fan, and you just have to go to the celebration parade in Boston tomorrow, don’t worry, the Commuter Rail is thinking of you.

Tomorrow, trains departing from North Station and Back Bay in Boston will implement special “queuing systems,” aimed organizing and easing what may otherwise be a hectic commute.

Trains will still be operating on –– or close to –– schedule. Authorities suggest buying tickets ahead of time and have made special arrangements at North Station and Back Bay.

The "rolling rally" will start at 11 a.m. tomorrow to celebrate the Boston Celtics' win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.

Sixteen World War II-era amphibious "duck boats" will carry the Celtics players, owners and staff. The team's dancers, former Celtics greats and championship trophies from previous years will travel on two flatbed trucks.

The parade will start at the TD Banknorth Garden and wind past City Hall and Boston Common before ending at Copley Square in the city's Back Bay neighborhood. The parade also will be broadcast on a Jumbotron in Copley Square.

Click here to find out more about the victory parade.

Click below to read how those stations will handle the large crowds, or visit the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Web site.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

North Station
North Station is implementing a queuing system. For trains to Newburyport, Rockport, and Haverhill, please line up along Acalon Way and enter the station via the East Entrance. Customers traveling to Lowell, Fitchburg, and South Acton will form lines in front of the TD BankNorth Garden and will enter the station via the West Entrance, alongside the Tip O’Neil building.

Access to the station will be restricted until each train is ready for boarding.

Back Bay

Back Bay Station will have a queuing system in operation. Please note the East Berkley/Clarendon exit will be closed. Customers will enter through the Clarendon Street entrance into a queue for Franklin, Needham, and Providence/Stoughton Lines. Customers for the Framingham/Worcester Line will be directed to tracks 5 & 7.

Please take the increased ridership into consideration when planning your commute on Thursday. We believe these arrangements will provide the best level of service to our valued customers.

South Station

Please do not arrive at South Station more than 20 minutes prior to your train’s departure time. Upon arrival, please remain in the station and listen for announcements regarding your trains departure.

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June 18, 2008

Click here if you're training it to the Celts' 'rolling rally'

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