Six new express trains on the New Haven Line and seven new weekday trains on the Waterbury Branch Line in Connecticut recently began service.
The New Haven Line trains run during the morning and afternoon rush hours. They depart from New Haven with stops in Bridgeport, Stamford, and Grand Central Terminal In the afternoon, they depart from Grand Central Terminal with stops in Stamford, Bridgeport, and New Haven.
It takes an hour and 39 minutes to travel between New Haven and Grand Central.
The Waterbury Branch Line trains increase the number of weekday trains by 47 percent. Four southbound trains and three northbound trains run weekdays, operating earlier in the morning and more frequently in off-peak hours.
“As more people return to rail service, they want faster trains, more options, and increased services,” Gov. Ned Lamont said at a press conference on Monday. “This is all part of the TIME FOR CT initiative, and we are delivering on our promise of improving rail service in Connecticut. These express trains provide the fastest trips in a decade between New Haven and Grand Central. With a nearly 50% increase in service on the Waterbury Branch Line, we are showing a renewed commitment to improving and expanding rail service throughout the Naugatuck Valley.”