The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced on April 7 that substitute bus service will replace all train service on the New Canaan Branch Line beginning the weekend of April 10 due to track work.
This change affects riders each weekend through June 7, except for Memorial Day weekend when regular trains will operate. The department said buses will begin Fridays at 11 p.m., replacing trains 1790 and 1799, and continue through Sunday night. Normal train operations are set to resume every Monday morning. Buses traveling to Stamford will depart up to half an hour earlier than scheduled train times.
Jeffrey Gonneville, Bureau Chief of Public Transportation at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, said, “We know that weekend busing is an inconvenience for New Canaan Branch customers, and we don’t take that lightly. This work is essential to building the infrastructure that supports a safer, more reliable system for the long term. We appreciate the patience as we get this work done.”
The department explained that this track work is needed to install new rail adjacent to the branch line in support of the Stamford Maintenance of Equipment Facility and tree trimming operations in various locations.
For real-time updates or information about planned changes, customers can visit MTA.info or use tools such as TrainTime app and email or text alerts tailored to specific commutes. Telephone information is also available by dialing numbers provided by MTA.
According to the official website, the Connecticut Department of Transportation promoted safety through initiatives such as work zone awareness and supported community infrastructure via grants. The agency maintained its headquarters in Newington while managing transportation services statewide according to its official website. It provided a safe and efficient intermodal network supporting quality of life and economic vitality according to its official website. Garrett Eucalitto served as commissioner overseeing these policies according to its official website.
The broader impact includes continued support for community connectivity through grant programs and engagement with contractors across Connecticut’s transportation network as reported by its official site.