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DOT reports ridership gains, new railcars and station projects; Shoreline East constrained by Amtrak and movable‑bridge limits
Summary
DOT officials told lawmakers the Hartford Line and some branch services have recovered or exceeded pre‑pandemic ridership, new M8 cars are in service and station projects (Windsor Locks, Enfield) and double‑tracking are advancing; DOT said Shoreline East expansion is limited by Amtrak slotting and a movable‑bridge constraint east of New London.
At the Feb. 3 oversight hearing the Connecticut Department of Transportation told lawmakers that rail ridership is recovering and in some corridors exceeding 2019 levels, and outlined several rolling stock and station investments.
“Waterbury branch and the Hartford line continue to surpass those pre pandemic ridership numbers,” Ben Limmer, bureau chief of public transportation, said, and DOT added that new service and rolling‑stock investments should increase 2025 ridership further.
Highlights the agency reported to lawmakers:
- Rolling stock and motive power: All M8 railcars procured for Metro‑North are delivered and in service; DOT ordered additional…
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