Tag: Metro-North Railroad
Officials continue push to make Waterbury rail line a priority
NAUGATUCK — Local officials pressed area legislators this week to make sure the Waterbury branch of the Metro-North Railroad won’t be overlooked when the...
Lamont proposes $6.2 billion statewide investment in rail lines
Commuters using the Waterbury branch of the Metro-North Railroad stand to benefit from a $6.2 billion investment that Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing across...
State DOT plans to purchase new rail cars
WATERBURY — The state Department of Transportation plans to purchase 110 new rail cars to replace its aging fleet of coaches on four of...
Buses running in place of trains
WATERBURY — Substitute buses are running in place of trains on the Waterbury branch of Metro-North Railroad this week.
The buses mimic the regular weekday...
Reports shows punctuality of Waterbury branch dropped
WATERBURY — There was more than a one-third chance that passengers who rely on Waterbury branch trains to travel to school, work or any...
Officials talk rail with governor candidate
BEACON FALLS — The endorsed Democratic candidate for governor, Ned Lamont, was greeted by town officials Monday afternoon as he toured four train stations...
No fare hikes, rail cuts in state budget
WATERBURY — The $20.8 billion budget Gov. Dannel Malloy signed last week eliminates the need for cuts to train service and public transit fare...
Workshop to focus on rail stations
SEYMOUR — The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments is hosting a design workshop for residents, business owners and stakeholders in Beacon Falls and Seymour...
Legislators named co-chairs of Railway Caucus
HARTFORD — Four local legislators have been named co-chairs of the newly formed Railway Caucus, which will advocate for improvements and funding for the...
Survey offers insights into rail ridership
WATERBURY — Despite a limited schedule and less-than-ideal conditions, some commuters choose to ride the Waterbury branch of Metro-North Railroad because they like it:...