
CTDOT Invites Public to Attend Upcoming Meetings for Proposed Rail Fare Changes
Posted on June 9, 2025



The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced a series of public meetings and pop-up events to gather input on the proposed fare increases on rail services in Connecticut.
The following fare increases are being proposed:
- Proposed 5% fare increase on Metro-North Railroad services in Connecticut, CTrail Hartford Line and Shore Line East services, effective September 1, 2025.
- Proposed 5% fare increase on Metro-North Railroad services, CTrail Hartford Line and Shore Line East services, effective July 1, 2026.
Virtual Meetings:
Monday, June 30, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To register, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VRVk_FmMREugtQ9woj8Zqw
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
To register, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NZvZzL4YQ0K_itvKe2g3Nw
Open House Events
During open house hours, CTDOT staff will be available for informal questions and answers. For the in-person meetings, registration is encouraged; however, it is only required for those who wish to provide a comment during the meetings. Registration is required for the virtual public meetings.
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at New London Union Station.
- Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hartford Union Station.