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    Patrick Callahan
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    September 21, 2023

    DOT Proposes Schedule, Fare Changes for Danbury Branch

    DOT Proposes Schedule, Fare Changes for Danbury Branch
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    In October 2023, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold virtual public hearings on proposed rail service changes, proposed rail fare increases. Rail service changes are being proposed to reflect post COVID-19 weekday ridership levels and travel patterns.

    • Decreased Monday through Thursday service on the New Haven Line from 239 to 237 trains
    • Decreased Friday service on the New Haven Line from 241 trains to 233 trains
    • Decreased weekday service on the Danbury Line from 28 trains to 26 trains

    The public comment period will run from September 18 to October 6, 2023.

    Recordings of the hearings and formal presentation will be posted to YouTube with closed captioning, including non-English translation options.

    How to submit comments by email, phone, or US Mail:

    • To make a comment during a public hearing: Register for the hearing or by calling (860)-594-3612.
    • Email: dot.proposedtransitchanges@ct.gov
    • Voicemail: (860) 594-3612
    • US Mail: COMMENT ON PROPOSED FARE AND SERVICE CHANGES, Bureau of Public Transportation, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131-7546.

    Details about in-person hearings in New Haven and Hartford can be found here.

    Virtual hearings:

    Wednesday, October 4, 2023 11am to 1pm & 6pm to 8pm

    Morning Zoom Virtual Hearing

    Webinar ID: 819 3851 5237; Passcode: 026281 The Registration Link can be found here.

    View Only Link can be found here.

    Evening Zoom Virtual Hearing

    Webinar ID: 819 3851 5237; Passcode:194387 The Registration Link can be found here.

    View Only Link can be found here.

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