Train Service to Resume on Waterbury Rail Line

October 21, 2024
Train service will resume on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line on Monday, October 28. This is welcome news since the rail line has been closed for about two months after historic floods caused significant damage in August. The first train from Waterbury will leave the station at 4:45 A.M. and the first one in Bridgeport will take off at 7 A.M.
Between now and October 28, conductors will operate test trains along the Waterbury Branch Line between Waterbury and Bridgeport in both directions. Buses will continue offering service in place of trains on the adjusted schedule until regular train service resumes.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation says crews have been working non-stop to repair two washouts near Beacon Falls and Seymour. Thank you to everyone involved for your hard work restoring this vital train service.
All travelers are encouraged to buy tickets before boarding. Customers may use the MTA TrainTime app or ticket vending machines conveniently located at the station. For information on how to use the app, visit new.mta.info/traintime.