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BOSTON — Organizers expected over 100,000 people to show up on the Boston Common for Saturday's Women's March, but the crowds overwhelmed the T in many places.
#SalemStation packed on the way to #WomensMarchBoston. Very energizing and inspiring! pic.twitter.com/nDIBD5gSqK
— Noelle Shough (@The_1st_Noelle) January 21, 2017
Even with extra trains departing and reports of trains forgoing fare collection to get things moving, almost every line was running well behind schedule, according to the MBTA Commuter Rail's Twitter account.
This is kind of a big deal #BosWomensMarch pic.twitter.com/a4SF78ToU1
— Daniel Gerard (@DanDGerard) January 21, 2017
Saturday's event is part of a nationwide series of post-inauguration marches and rallies.
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Posted by Boston 25 News on Saturday, January 21, 2017
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Attorney General Maura Healey and other leaders were expected to attend.
The event planned a mile-long procession that returns to the downtown park.
102,000 registered for the Boston Women's March. Organizer think even more are here. pic.twitter.com/TUMIWNeUIF
— Robert Goulston (@rgoulston) January 21, 2017
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