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New Trains Boost Shore Line East Service
12 Sep
Summary
- Four new weekday trains are added to the Shore Line East schedule.
- A $3 million funding boost from Connecticut's revised budget made this possible.
- Service expansion aims to better serve commuters' work and travel needs.
Starting October 5, 2026, the Shore Line East commuter rail service will introduce four additional weekday trains along the New London to New Haven line. This enhancement is made possible by a $3 million allocation in Connecticut's revised state budget.
Governor Ned Lamont announced the expanded service, emphasizing its role in addressing schedule gaps that previously hindered commuters. The new trains, which will make stops at all stations, are designed to better accommodate travel for work, appointments, and personal visits, directly responding to feedback from riders.
The addition brings the total number of weekday Shore Line East trains to 24. This service increase is a significant step towards restoring pre-pandemic levels, though ridership has not yet fully recovered. State officials also approved the return of diesel trains, projecting annual savings of $8.8 million by avoiding electricity and Amtrak access fees.
