Public Hearings on Proposed Fare and Service Changes for Shore Line East
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will host a series of public hearings (in-person and via Zoom) to gather input on the proposed fare increases and rail service changes. The proposed schedule changes for Shore Line East would not take effect until after the Amtrak Fitter Interlocking Project is completed and it differs from the construction schedule that took effect on September 5, 2023.
- Decreased weekday service on Shore Line East from 23 trains to 16 trains.
- Proposed Shore Line East Train 1640 will depart 5:45 p.m. eastbound from New Haven, eliminating a three-hour gap.
- An increase for Shore Line East fares, excluding monthly school passes.
Full details on the proposed service and fare changes are available at ct.gov/dot/proposedtransitchanges. The public comment period will run through Friday, October 6, 2023.
Registration is encouraged for the virtual public hearings; however, it is only required for those who would like to provide a comment during the hearing. To register, please visit ct.gov/dot/proposedtransitchanges or call (860) 594-3612 and leave a voicemail with your full name and contact information.
Written comments may also be submitted to:
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Public Transportation
P.O. Box 317546
Newington, CT 06131-7546