The weather this week has made it tough for all of us to get around. The MBTA Lowell line has not escaped. In anticipation of traveling to Boston by train earlier this week, I signed up for email alerts of “notifications” that are generated whenever a problem arises. It’s been a busy week. Here’s a sampling:

Lowell 302 05:35 AM IB experiencing 20 min delay due to mechanical failure 1/25/2011 6:35 AM

Lowell 304 06:18 AM IB experiencing 15-20 min delays due to mechanical failure 1/25/2011 6:37 AM

Lowell 307 07:25 AM OB experiencing 20 min delay 1/25/2011 7:54 AM

Lowell 312 08:25 AM IB experiencing 20 min delay. 1/25/2011 8:55 AM

Lowell 335 05:50 PM experiencing 15-20 min delays 1/26/2011 6:06 PM

Lowell 343 09:40 PM has been terminated at Wilmington Station. Customers will be accommodated by train 345. 1/26/2011 10:46 PM

Lowell 346 10:35 PM is expected to be 45-60 min delayed due to a mechanical failure on train # 343. 1/26/2011 10:48 PM