Tag: Waterbury Branch
Metro-North resumes train service on Waterbury branch
WATERBURY — Train service resumed this week on the Waterbury branch of Metro-North Railroad after a six-month outage due to COVID-19.
Customers are encouraged to...
No money for Waterbury branch rail cars
By Paul Hughes and Andrew Larson, Republican-American
HARTFORD — The state can't afford to buy new rail cars for the Waterbury and Danbury branches of...
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...
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...
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:...
Local officials continue push for funding for rail line
WATERBURY — In what has become a familiar refrain, lawmakers and local officials are calling for transportation funding to fill a budget hole that...
Lobbying for rail line
Municipal leaders push for funds for Waterbury branch
NAUGATUCK — Before the General Assembly started its short session this week, members of the Naugatuck Valley...
