Governor M. Jodi Rell announced, on April 10, another expansion of Shore Line East commuter rail service to and from New London beginning May 10 – three additional round-trip trains into and out of New London will be operating on weekdays.
In addition, Gov. Rell said plans call for adding two midday trains once bridge repairs – now under way – are completed over the Miamicock River in East Lyme, and talks with marine operators continue on expansion of weekend service.
“We have already added one new round trip to New London this year and this additional service will give many commuters the options they are looking for,” Gov. Rell said.
Starting May 10, three more trains from New London to New Haven will be added, departing at 6:55 am, 6 pm and 8:35 pm From New Haven to New London, trains will depart at 5:30 am, 4:27 pm and 8:50 pm.
“We have negotiated this new service with our partners at Amtrak and are pleased that we can make these incremental additions to our New London service,” said Joseph F. Marie, Commissioner, Department of Transportation.
Commissioner Marie said the DOT is working with the Connecticut Marine Trades Association to minimize the number of bridge openings required and any impact on the commercial boating industry. “We are rolling out this new service on a gradual basis and are hopeful that we will attract more and more riders,” Commissioner Marie said.
“Amtrak shares the goal of our Connecticut state partners to expand Shore Line East service as a means to provide more rail transportation options for area residents,” said Joseph Boardman, President and CEO, Amtrak.
Posted on April 28th, 2010 | category: Featured Articles
