Security and Observe Enchancment Tasks Hartford Line

CTDOT Press Releases

07/13/2022

Security and Observe Enchancment Tasks on the Hartford Line End in Service Modifications Via September 11, 2022

Public transit operations proceed to be out there to riders throughout development

The Connecticut Division of Transportation (CTDOT) at this time introduced extra particulars about rail service modifications on the Hartford Line (HL) to accommodate two initiatives that may enhance security and rider expertise. Operations will proceed all through development utilizing practice and bus companies, making certain riders can get the place they should go.

These service modifications are being carried out to permit two needed security enchancment initiatives to proceed as rapidly and cost-effectively as attainable whereas sustaining the protection of the development crews. Restricted morning and night weekday trains will proceed to function, and most weekend trains will stay in service throughout the development timeframe. With out the deliberate observe outrages, the development length for these initiatives would seemingly lengthen a further three months or extra, probably including upwards of $2 million to the challenge prices.

The elevated single-track infrastructure at Hartford Union Station imposes security and manufacturing challenges for the development crews engaged on the platform cover roof in Hartford. The roof substitute on the historic platform cover in Hartford Union Station consists of bettering the cover roofing and lighting substitute over the passenger boarding platform.

Moreover, broken gutters might be changed to enhance drainage and forestall flooding and standing water. A slope stabilization challenge in Longmeadow, Mass. includes observe work to enhance the journey high quality and consists of required upkeep on the communication and sign system for the HL. When these two initiatives are accomplished, riders will get pleasure from a safer, extra environment friendly rail service and infrastructure. Amtrak can also be using this development window to finish the slope stabilization to reduce future service disruptions.

Because of these initiatives, substitute bus service will change choose Amtrak and CTrail Hartford Line practice companies efficient Monday, July 18, 2022, via Friday, September 9, 2022. Moreover, the HL practice service might be changed by a substitute bus service on Friday, September 10, 2022, and Saturday, September 11, 2022, to finish the work on the cover roof. Native buses will function as an alternative to trains that may cease in any respect Hartford Line Stations, and passengers might be directed to the bus pick-up and drop-off location by signage on the platform. Categorical buses will make restricted stops to supply faster journey between Hartford and New Haven.

An in depth bus schedule is on the market right here. Please be aware bus substituted practice station time departures could also be sooner than scheduled practice time departures. Prepare fares might be in impact on the substitute buses. Passengers are required to buy a CTrail or Amtrak ticket to board the substitute buses. 

Passengers are inspired to go to HartfordLine.com or Amtrak.com for the most recent service data. Riders may join alerts despatched on to their telephone or e-mail at HartfordLine.com/service-alerts.  

The requirement of sporting a masks on public transportation has been lifted and can not be enforced on Hartford Line and Shore Line East companies and amenities in Connecticut. Per present CDC pointers, sporting a masks is strongly inspired. Clients who really feel sick shouldn’t use public transportation.

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