NEWS AND NOTICES

Beginning Sunday, March 29, the CTrail Shore Line East schedule will reflect new train times and connections aligned with the Metro-North Railroad spring schedule. 

To prepare for these changes, please keep the following in mind.

Plan Your Trip: For the most accurate departure times, we recommend using our online interactive schedule or trip planner at ShoreLineEast.com.  

Connecting Services: If you are connecting to another rail service, we recommend checking directly with the respective operator, as they may have also modified their schedules during this time.

Stay Informed: View service alerts on our homepage or sign up for email/text notifications. If you are already a subscriber, please review your alert subscriptions, as preferences may need to be updated after schedule changes.

Visit https://shorelineeast.com/schedules/ for schedule details.

From March 23 to April 19, we’re inviting you to take a brief online survey about your experience with the CTrail Shore Line East.  It only takes a few minutes, and your feedback will directly help us improve our service and better meet your needs.

Take the Survey at CTrail.com/slesurvey.  

Thank you for your time and for being a part of the CTrail Shore Line East community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Beginning March 16, CTrail Shore Line East will return to its regular schedule following the completion of Amtrak capital improvement projects. This change involves updated train times and connections. Visit our website to view the new schedule.

To prepare for these changes, please keep the following in mind.

Plan Your Trip: For the most accurate departure times, we recommend using our online interactive schedule or trip planner at ShoreLineEast.com. 

Connecting Services:  If you are connecting to another rail service, we recommend checking directly with the respective operator, as they may have also modified their schedules during this time.

Stay Informed: View service alerts on our homepage or sign up for email/text notifications. If you are already a subscriber, please review your alert subscriptions, as preferences may need to be updated after schedule changes.

Visit shorelineeast.com/schedules for schedule details.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 15, by taking the train to the festivities! Whether you are heading to New Haven or New London, you can skip the traffic and parking headaches by taking CTrail Shore Line East directly to either of the parades.

Parade Times:

• Greater New Haven: The parade begins at 1:30 PM.
• New London: The parade begins at 1:00 PM.

Why take the train?

• Prime Location: New Haven State Street Station is just a short walk from the New Haven parade route, and New London Station puts you right at the heart of the New London celebration.
• Easy Access: Enjoy direct service from all Shore Line East stations between New London and New Haven.
• Travel Together: Avoid the stress of finding multiple parking spots and travel with your group on the train.

View Schedules & Plan Your Trip at ShoreLineEast.com/schedules/

CTrail Shore Line East service will resume mid-morning on Tuesday, February 24. Operations are running on this delayed start due to residual impacts and clean-up from the winter storm.

First Scheduled Departures

• Eastbound (to Old Saybrook): The first train will be CTrail 1610 departing New Haven at 9:50 am.
• Westbound (to New Haven): The first train will be CTrail 1667 departing New London at 11:18 am.

This remains a fluid situation, and service levels may continue to change as conditions evolve. Please check the News and Alerts section on our homepage for the most up-to-date information before departing for the station.

To ensure a safe and smooth journey as operations resume, we strongly encourage all customers to take the following precautions during their travels:

• Monitor our website or service alerts for updates.
• Allow extra travel time due to the potential weather conditions.
• Exercise caution when on platforms, staircases, and when entering or exiting trains, as surfaces may be slippery.

Additionally, if you have bus or rail connections, we recommend checking with those service providers before traveling to ensure they operate as scheduled.
Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation.

Due to projected winter weather, CTrail Shore Line East service will be impacted on Sunday, February 22, and Monday, February 23. Please review the cancellation details below before planning your travel.

Sunday, February 22
Cancelled Eastbound Trains (to New London):

• CTrail 3034
• CTrail 3644
• CTrail 3652

Cancelled Westbound Trains (to New Haven):

• CTrail 3655
• CTrail 3663
• CTrail 3699

Monday, February 23

• All CTrail Shore Line East trains are cancelled.

Tuesday, February 24

• We will continue to monitor the storm and will determine Tuesday’s service levels once conditions are assessed.

This is a fluid situation, and service may continue to change. For the most up-to-date information, please check the News and Alerts section on our homepage before departing.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for our service area on Sunday, February 22, and Monday, February 23. This system brings the chance for snow accumulations and icy conditions. We are closely monitoring the situation and have pre-positioned crews and equipment to respond as necessary. CTrail Shore Line East will continue operating on its regular schedule as weather conditions permit.

However, we encourage customers to take the following precautions:

• Monitor our website or service alerts for updates.
• Allow extra travel time due to the potential weather conditions.
• Exercise caution when on platforms, staircases, and when entering or exiting trains, as surfaces may be slippery.

Additionally, if you have bus or rail connections, we recommend checking with those service providers before traveling to ensure they operate as scheduled.

Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation.

Remember to review your preferences on our alerts page to ensure you receive the most up-to-date travel information. Preferences may need to be updated after each schedule change.

CTrail Shore Line East will operate on a weekend schedule on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Plan Your Trip: For the most accurate departure times, we recommend using our online interactive schedule or trip planner at ShoreLineEast.com. These tools will automatically reflect the weekend schedule, helping you plan with confidence.

Connecting Services:  If you are connecting to another rail service, we recommend checking directly with the respective operator, as they may have also modified their schedules during this time.

Stay Informed: View service alerts on our homepage or sign up for email/text notifications. If you are already a subscriber, please review your alert subscriptions, as preferences may need to be updated after schedule changes.

CTrail Shore Line East will operate on a modified schedule from February 14 through March 13, due to Amtrak capital projects that will affect service and connections throughout the Northeast Corridor.

Plan Your Trip: For the most accurate departure times, we recommend using our online interactive schedule or trip planner at ShoreLineEast.com. 

Connecting Services:  If you are connecting to another rail service, we recommend checking directly with the respective operator, as they may have also modified their schedules during this time.

Stay Informed: View service alerts on our homepage or sign up for email/text notifications. If you are already a subscriber, please review your alert subscriptions, as preferences may need to be updated after schedule changes.

Visit shorelineeast.com/schedules for schedule details.

Remember to review your preferences on our alerts page to ensure you receive the most up-to-date travel information. Preferences may need to be updated after each schedule change.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for our service area until Monday, February 2. This system brings a combination of extreme cold, dangerous wind chills, and the potential for accumulating snow. We are closely monitoring the situation and have pre-positioned crews and equipment to respond as necessary. CTrail Shore Line East will continue operating on its regular schedule as weather conditions permit.

However, we encourage customers to take the following precautions:

• Monitor our website or service alerts for updates.
• Allow extra travel time due to the potential weather conditions.
• Exercise caution when on platforms, staircases, and when entering or exiting trains, as surfaces may be slippery.

Additionally, if you have bus or rail connections, we recommend checking with those service providers before traveling to ensure they operate as scheduled.

Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation.

Remember to review your preferences on our alerts page to ensure you receive the most up-to-date travel information. Preferences may need to be updated after each schedule change.

Due to the projected winter weather forecast for Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26, several CTrail Shore Line East trains have been cancelled. Affected trains are listed below.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Westbound trains to New Haven

• SLE # 3645
• SLE # 3655
• SLE # 3663
• SLE # 3699

Eastbound trains to New London

• SLE # 3618
• SLE # 3034
• SLE # 3644
• SLE # 3652

Monday, January 26, 2026

Westbound trains to New Haven

• SLE # 1633
• SLE # 1637
• SLE # 1645
• SLE # 1659
• SLE # 1667

Eastbound trains to New London

• SLE # 1600
• SLE # 1602
• SLE # 1604
• SLE # 1606
• SLE # 1610

This is a fluid situation, and service levels may continue to change. For the most up-to-date information on cancellations and service updates, we recommend checking the News and Alerts section on our website’s homepage before traveling.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

A series of winter weather systems is forecasted for our service area beginning Sunday, January 25, through Monday, January 26. We are closely monitoring the situation and have pre-positioned crews and equipment to respond as necessary. CTrail Shore Line East will continue operating on our regular schedule as weather conditions permit. 

However, we encourage customers to take the following precautions:

• Monitor our website or service alerts for updates.
• Allow extra travel time due to the potential weather conditions.
• Exercise caution when on platforms, staircases, and when entering or exiting trains, as surfaces may be slippery.

Additionally, if you have bus or rail connections, we recommend checking with those service providers before traveling to ensure they operate as scheduled.

Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time.

Remember to review your preferences on our alerts page to ensure you receive the most up-to-date travel information. Preferences may need to be updated after each schedule change.

CTrail Shore Line East will operate on a weekend schedule on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Plan Your Trip: For the most accurate departure times, we recommend using our online interactive schedule or trip planner at ShoreLineEast.com. These tools will automatically reflect the weekend schedule, helping you plan with confidence.

Connecting Services:  If you are connecting to another rail service, we recommend checking directly with the respective operator, as they may have also modified their schedules during this time.

Stay Informed: View service alerts on our homepage or sign up for email/text notifications. If you are already a subscriber, please review your alert subscriptions, as preferences may need to be updated after schedule changes.

A series of winter weather systems is forecasted for our service area beginning Friday, December 26, through Monday, December 29. We are closely monitoring the situation and have pre-positioned crews and equipment to respond as necessary. CTrail Shore Line East will continue operating on our regular schedule as weather conditions permit.

However, we encourage customers to take the following precautions:

• Monitor our website or service alerts for updates.
• Allow extra travel time due to the potential weather conditions.
• Exercise caution when on platforms, staircases, and when entering or exiting trains, as surfaces may be slippery.

Additionally, if you have bus or rail connections, we recommend checking with those service providers before traveling to ensure they operate as scheduled.

Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time.

During the upcoming holiday period, CTrail Shore Line East will operate on a weekend schedule on the following dates:

• Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
• New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1, 2026

Plan Your Trip: For the most accurate departure times, we recommend using our online interactive schedule or trip planner at ShoreLineEast.com. These tools will automatically reflect the weekend schedule, helping you plan with confidence.

Connecting Services:  If you are connecting to another rail service, we recommend checking directly with the respective operator, as they may have also modified their schedules during this time.

Stay Informed: View service alerts on our homepage or sign up for email/text notifications. If you are already a subscriber, please review your alert subscriptions, as preferences may need to be updated after schedule changes.

We’d like to share our service plan for the Thanksgiving holiday period.

CTrail Shore Line East will operate on a weekend schedule on Thursday, November 27.

Please note that on Wednesday, November 26, the 1638 thru-train will originate in New Haven but will not operate on the Metro-North portion of its route.

Additional Travel Information

• Amtrak: Most Amtrak trains are projected to sell out and will not accept CTrail tickets. If you plan to travel on an Amtrak train, purchase your tickets in advance through Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, or an Amtrak ticket agent.
• Connections: If you are connecting to another service, you should check with that operator, as they may have a modified holiday schedule.
• Trip Planning: Please note that third-party trip planning services may not reflect our most recent schedule updates. Always plan your travel using the official CTrail Shore Line East website at ShoreLineEast.com.

Visit shorelineeast.com/schedules for schedule details.

Remember to review your preferences on our alerts page to ensure you receive the most up-to-date travel information. Preferences may need to be updated after each schedule change.

In observance of Labor Day, CTrail Shore Line East will operate on a weekend schedule on Monday, September 1, 2025. 

Visit ShoreLineEast.com/schedules/ for schedule details.

If you are connecting to another service, we recommend checking directly with the respective operator, as they may have modified schedules during this time.

Remember to review your preferences on our alerts page to ensure you receive the most up-to-date travel information. Preferences may need to be updated after each schedule change.

As part of ongoing efforts to improve your travel experience, essential track work is scheduled over the weekends of July 26-27 and August 2-3. This work will result in schedule adjustments and track changes at multiple stations

Here’s what riders need to know: 

Schedule Adjustments: 

• CTrail 3637 will depart New London at 12:27 p.m.
• CTrail 3645 will depart New London at 2:22 p.m.
• CTrail 3610 will depart New Haven at 10:35 a.m.
• CTrail 3618 will depart New Haven at 1:04 p.m. 
• CTrail 3034 will depart New Haven at 4:09 p.m.  
• During this period, Metro-North 6539 will be the connecting train for CTrail 3637

Track Changes: 

• On July 26–27, all trains will board on Track 2 in Branford.
• On August 2–3, all trains will board on Track 1 in Branford

These schedule adjustments are part of rail infrastructure upgrades designed to improve reliability, comfort, and overall service for riders.

Options to plan your trip: 

• Use the online trip planner, 
• Refer to the interactive schedule at ShoreLineEast.com/schedules. 
• View the updated schedule as a PDF

 We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance your travel experience.

Remember to review your preferences on our alerts page to ensure you receive the most up-to-date travel information. Preferences may need to be updated after each schedule change.