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State plans upgrades to six Waterbury line stations with high‑level platforms and accessibility improvements
Summary
Designs for six Waterbury line stations are at least 90% complete; upgrades include 350‑foot high‑level platforms, heated canopies, EV chargers, stormwater controls and, at several stations, restored indoor waiting and bus facilities, NVCOG staff said.
NVCOG transportation staff reported that station designs for all six stops on the Waterbury rail line have reached about 90% design and several stations will move to construction in the near term.
The designs call for 350‑foot high‑level platforms sized for four‑car trains, heated wind‑screened canopies to reduce snow removal needs, electrical capacity for future solar canopies, and electric vehicle charging in station parking areas. Waterbury Union Station will receive an indoor waiting area and a glass vestibule that preserves and allows the historic wooden doors to be restored and opened during service hours.
Naugatuck’s station is the first to go to construction, NVCOG staff said, and Derby‑Shelton’s improvements—funded in part by a federal RAISE grant and state dollars—include a new bus terminal with sawtooth bays and overhead charging for battery‑electric buses, plus restoration of the historic station building and a driver breakroom.
Designs include stormwater infiltration and retention features intended to meet anticipated MS4 permit requirements, native plantings, and measures to reduce platform‑to‑car gaps on curved track segments. Staff noted the department’s responsiveness to local comments during design reviews.
Why it matters: the upgrades improve ADA accessibility, enable level boarding and faster dwell times, and support future increases in service reliability as new rolling stock and signal improvements are introduced.
