After an outcry from the public, including members of the Brandeis community, the MBTA revised its schedules, which are set to change after May 23.

The MBTA stands as a critical mode of transportation to and from campus for many members of the Brandeis community. According to an email sent by Vice President for Campus Operations Jim Gray, the agency had announced last November “changes that would significantly decrease commuter rail service, including the Fitchburg line, which serves the Brandeis Station next to campus.”

“They listened and [we were] pleased that they decided to change the draft schedule to at least partially address our concerns about service to and from campus,” said Gray, who led the contact between Brandeis and the MBTA in an email to The Brandeis Hoot.

Opposition to the initial proposed schedule came from commuters and public figures alike, such as Massachusetts State Senator Jason Lewis. Commuters derided it as a poorly disguised cut to operation.

Although the new outbound schedule features five trains towards Brandeis, down from six, the overall outbound schedule on the Fitchburg Line will not be altered. It will continue to stop at Brandeis/Roberts 16 times during the day.