NEWS AND NOTICES

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with special $2.50 one-way fares for both the CTrail Shore Line East and Hartford Line on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2026.

The $2.50 fare is valid only on CTrail trains. It is not accepted on the Amtrak trains listed on the Hartford Line or Shore Line East schedules.

To view more details on the $2.50 fare and how and where to buy them,click here.

Please note that CTrail Shore Line East will operate on a weekend schedule on Friday, July 3. 

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. These tools will automatically reflect the correct schedule.

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.

High temperatures are expected across Connecticut through July 5. Please stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and seek shade when you can. If needed, you can find a cooling center by calling 211 or visiting 211CT.org. 

Remember to stand behind the yellow lines while waiting for trains, and check ShoreLineEast.com for the latest service updates. 

Looking for a fun summer day trip or family night out? The Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks Extravaganza returns to New London on Saturday, July 11, and CTrail Shore Line East is the easiest way to get there. Spend the day exploring downtown New London, shopping, dining along the waterfront, or enjoying the city’s attractions before the fireworks light up the sky over the Thames River at approximately 9:15 pm.

As a special service, CTrail Shore Line East Train 3663 will depart New London at 10:15 pm, following the fireworks.

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. These tools will automatically reflect the correct schedule.

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.