The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently began construction on upgrades at four stations on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line.
Stations are located in Derby-Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls and Seymour. The project includes new 350-foot platforms, covered canopies, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant access, better pedestrian access, improved lighting, safer passenger flow, real-time arrival information, and ticket vending. In Derby, the project also will add bus bays and restore a vacant station building to serve as an indoor waiting area.
“Bringing the Waterbury Branch Line into the 21st century means delivering stations that are accessible, comfortable, and built for how people travel today,” Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said. “This is a major step forward for riders and the communities along the line.”
Between July 20, 2026, and May 31, 2027, rail service on the Waterbury Branch Line will be temporarily replaced with bus service. By suspending rail service, crews can conduct major work safely. CTDOT also will advance bridge, signal and infrastructure upgrades during the outage where the Waterbury Branch Line connects to the New Haven Line.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by spring 2028.
The projects are part of a $193 million statewide initiative to upgrade all six stations along the Waterbury Branch Line by 2028.