 Run as Directed (RAD) trains, which provide additional capacity in the subway during peak periods, often operate from Blandford Street.RAD service began on January 1, 1977 and was intensified from July 24, 1982 to September 10, 1982 when the C branch was closed for maintenance.During the closure of the Huntington Avenue subway, beginning December 28, 1985, regular scheduled service was run between Blandford Street and Lechmere.