CT Rail Hartford Line expanded and Scam alert

January 15, 2025

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is awarding Connecticut approximately $11.6 million from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to increase and extend service along the CTrail Hartford Line.  The money will further expand rail services and improve customer service for riders along the corridor. The federal grant will be matched by approximately $13.4 million in state funds from the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Since its inception in 2018, the CTrail Hartford Line has grown significantly, spurring economic development and investments throughout the corridor.
In total, the CTrail Hartford Line Expanded Enhancement Project will:
  •    Add one weekday round trip from New Haven to Hartford
  •    Extend the weekend 6456, 6457, 6458, and 6459 trains to Windsor Locks station
  •    Continue previous 2020 funding for the addition of two weekdays trains between New Haven and Springfield.
  •    Enhance connectivity of the existing rail service along the Northeast Corridor

By 2030, the CTrail Hartford Line Expanded Enhancement Project is projected to increase ridership by about 90,000, saving drivers more than 100 million miles traveled, over 3.5 million gallons of fuel annually, and over 25,000 metric tons of reduced carbon emissions per year.

For more information on the Hartford Line, visit HartfordLine.com.
 
                                  Warning: Unpaid Toll Text Scam Alert 

I want to make sure all of you stay safe and informed! A new scam is circulating where fraudsters are sending text messages claiming you have an unpaid toll and asking for payment. Please DO NOT click any links or provide any personal information.

Here are some tips from the FBI:
  • If you receive one of these messages, file a complaint with the IC3, www.ic3.gov. Include where the number of the originating text came from, and the website from which the number was generated.
  • Delete any scam texts received.
  • If you clicked any link or provided your information, take efforts to secure your personal information and financial accounts. Dispute any unfamiliar charges.
  • Always verify any toll-related charges directly through official state websites or customer service.

Stay vigilant and share this message with your friends and family to help protect our community!