The platforms are on either side of the two tracks, but not directly across from each other. The inbound and outbound platforms are constructed at an angle from the other. Basically, on the outbound platform, you have to look down the tunnel to see the inbound platform. The first station encountered is Haymarket , where another interchange with the Green Line can be made. This station has been remodeled since the 1970's, and its platforms are now directly opposite from each other.
Next stop is State .
Here passengers can transfer to the Blue Line, operating on the lower level of this station. Just down the tunnel, and alongside the opposite platform we come into Downtown Crossing , formerly known as Washington. Here a transfer to the Red Line can be made, and there is direct access to the underground portion of Filene's department store. The last stop in the old subway is Chinatown , formerly known as Essex. The old route used to go due south, out of a tunnel portal and on to the Washington Street elevated.