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NEWS AND NOTICES

Updates on What's Going on at CTrail Shore Line East



New Schedule Begins February 1

01/06/2025 in FeaturedUncategorized

We’re writing to inform you about upcoming adjustments to the CTrail Shore Line East schedule beginning Saturday, February 1st. These changes are necessary to accommodate a vital Amtrak construction project to replace the Connecticut River Bridge.

What to Expect:

  • Adjusted Train Times: Weekday and weekend train times may be adjusted up to 35 minutes.
  • Modified Arrival for Train 1645: Please note that the arrival time for Train 1645 at New Haven Union Station will be affected.
  • Full Schedule Coming Soon: The detailed schedule with all adjustments will be announced the week of January 13th.

Long-Term Benefits:

This bridge replacement project will significantly improve your CTrail experience:

  • Increased Reliability: The new bridge will allow for smoother and more dependable train service.
  • Faster Travel Times: Trains will be able to operate at 70 mph (up from 45 mph).

Enhanced Safety: Greater vertical clearance will improve safety for maritime navigation.

We understand that schedule changes can require adjustments to your travel plans, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your understanding as we work to make CTrail even better.

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.

 



Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule

01/03/2025 in FeaturedUncategorized

On Monday, January 20, CTrail Shore Line East will operate on a regular Weekday schedule in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.

However, please note the following changes to the CTrail Shore Line East Thru-trains.    

  • Thru-train # 1633 will end at New Haven Union Station.   
  • Thru-train # 1638 will originate at New Haven Union Station and will not operate on the Metro-North portion of its route between Stamford and New Haven.

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.