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Lawmakers again push to restore Shore Line East service to 2019 levels
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (13+ words) Lawmakers again push to restore Shore Line East service to 2019 levels'NBC Connecticut...
Upgrades coming to Waterbury train station amid rising ridership
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (325+ words) Construction is underway to redevelop the Waterbury Train Station. It will convert part of the historic Union Station building beneath the iconic Waterbury Clock Tower into a new indoor waiting area. The improvements will include a new high-level platform, real-time…...
Amtrak's new fleet of Acela trains will not reach top speed in Connecticut
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (273+ words) Amtrak is preparing to roll out its brand new fleet of fast-speed trains known as the NextGen Acela. The company plans to begin with five new trains and expects to have 28 new trains by 2027." The NextGen Acela includes comfortable seating,…...
Tickets for Essex Steam Train North Pole Express go on sale next month
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) Tickets for the Essex Steam Train North Pole Express will go on sale in less than a month. The train ride offers a "magical nighttime journey to the North Pole" where children and families can celebrate the spirit of the…...
Amtrak's new high speed train to make stops in Connecticut
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (232+ words) New high-speed trains will make stops in Connecticut. Amtrak will begin rolling out the new fleet of NextGen Acela trains on August 28, starting with five new trains, according to the company's spokesperson. The high-speed trains will travel from Boston to…...
Metro-North warning of delays after train hit person near Greenwich
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (94+ words) A person was hit by a train near Greenwich on Tuesday morning and Metro-North Railroad said there are delays on the New Haven Line and the trains have reduced speed. There are 15- to 20-minute delays and eastbound trains are bypassing…...