[masssachoicetts]

There needs to be an easier way for people in the Greater Hartford Area to get to Boston. The fact there isn't a direct connection is mind boggling. With my folks living in Simsbury, it would be nice to see the Windsor and/or Hartford Station have direct train to South Station. It certainly is possible.

There recently has been a huge exodus from Eastern MA --> Central CT and that missing link is certainly a hole in the service. Between people going for day trips, accessing Logan Airport, work trips, seeing family or going on a weekend vacation, Hartford really needs that connection w/o having to make a transfer at New Haven.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by masssachoicetts

There needs to be an easier way for people in the Greater Hartford Area to get to Boston. The fact there isn't a direct connection is mind boggling. With my folks living in Simsbury, it would be nice to see the Windsor and/or Hartford Station have direct train to South Station. It certainly is possible.

There recently has been a huge exodus from Eastern MA --> Central CT and that missing link is certainly a hole in the service. Between people going for day trips, accessing Logan Airport, work trips, seeing family or going on a weekend vacation, Hartford really needs that connection w/o having to make a transfer at New Haven.

The reality is the US barely maintains the rail it has.

In first world developed nations, the idea that rail is getting slower, not faster, over the years––is insane. But that's our situation.

Investing in a new rail line from the Hartford area is highly unlikely, unless the feds make a massive investment on a high speed rail line AND it happens to pass through Hartford and not the shoreline.

This recommenndation has a connection between Springfield and Boston: https://www.hsrail.org/northeast/

[AntonioR]

I wonder what other public transport options are available in Connecticut?

Question arises after publishing this post in another thread. I'm not a regular user of public transport nor have I looked into this to know everything that is offered in the state (provided by the state, municipal and private enterprises -the trolley in Stamford is actually provided by the Harbor Point developers/owners, not the government at any level-.)

https://www.city-data.com/forum/66031880-post80.html

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by Stylo

The reality is the US barely maintains the rail it has.

In first world developed nations, the idea that rail is getting slower, not faster, over the years––is insane. But that's our situation.

Investing in a new rail line from the Hartford area is highly unlikely, unless the feds make a massive investment on a high speed rail line AND it happens to pass through Hartford and not the shoreline.

This recommenndation has a connection between Springfield and Boston: https://www.hsrail.org/northeast/

In another 15 years, we will match the New Haven-NYC run time of a decade back. UGH.

[CTREInvestor]

Originally Posted by masssachoicetts

There needs to be an easier way for people in the Greater Hartford Area to get to Boston. The fact there isn't a direct connection is mind boggling. With my folks living in Simsbury, it would be nice to see the Windsor and/or Hartford Station have direct train to South Station. It certainly is possible.

There recently has been a huge exodus from Eastern MA --> Central CT and that missing link is certainly a hole in the service. Between people going for day trips, accessing Logan Airport, work trips, seeing family or going on a weekend vacation, Hartford really needs that connection w/o having to make a transfer at New Haven.

The Springfield train station was just gut renovated 5 years ago. That's what allowed the Springfield extension of the Hartford line to work.

The Boston-Montreal train runs through Springfield, so Amtrak service is possible. I think the state is studying the matter. Let's see how great Massachusetts can be.

[BPt111]

Originally Posted by CTREInvestor

The Springfield train station was just gut renovated 5 years ago. That's what allowed the Springfield extension of the Hartford line to work.

The Boston-Montreal train runs through Springfield, so Amtrak service is possible. I think the state is studying the matter. Let's see how great Massachusetts can be.

They need high speed rail between NYC to Montreal and Toronto and Hartford to Boston hourly train, Providence to New Haven hourly train.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by BPt111

They need high speed rail between NYC to Montreal and Toronto and Hartford to Boston hourly train, Providence to New Haven hourly train.

agreed. I'd add in we need some Shoreline East stops hourly going to Providence also.

[BPt111]

The metro north cam benefit from bridge repairs

Proposed for New Haven to Providence line and DC to NYC


Development Commission (up to $3.79B)

Penn Station Access – MTA (up to $1.64B)

Walk Bridge Replacement Project – CTDOT (up to $465M)

Devon Bridge Replacement Project – CTDOT (up to $245.92M)

Delco Lead – NJ TRANSIT (up to $180.9M)

New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study (up to $4M)

New Haven Line Power Improvement Program – CTDOT (up to $122.8M)

Devon Bridge Interim Repairs – CTDOT (up to $119.32M)

Hartford Line Rail Program Double Track (Phase 3B) Project – CTDOT (up to $104.86M)

New Haven Line Track Improvement and Mobility Enhancement Part 1 and 3 – CTDOT (up to $71.64M)

Newark Penn Station Vertical Circulation Improvements – NJ TRANSIT (up to $59.2M)



https://media.amtrak.com/2023/11/amt...rail-corridor/

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by BPt111

The metro north cam benefit from bridge repairs

Proposed for New Haven to Providence line and DC to NYC


Development Commission (up to $3.79B)

Penn Station Access – MTA (up to $1.64B)

Walk Bridge Replacement Project – CTDOT (up to $465M)

Devon Bridge Replacement Project – CTDOT (up to $245.92M)

Delco Lead – NJ TRANSIT (up to $180.9M)

New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study (up to $4M)

New Haven Line Power Improvement Program – CTDOT (up to $122.8M)

Devon Bridge Interim Repairs – CTDOT (up to $119.32M)

Hartford Line Rail Program Double Track (Phase 3B) Project – CTDOT (up to $104.86M)

New Haven Line Track Improvement and Mobility Enhancement Part 1 and 3 – CTDOT (up to $71.64M)

Newark Penn Station Vertical Circulation Improvements – NJ TRANSIT (up to $59.2M)



https://media.amtrak.com/2023/11/amt...rail-corridor/

Great news. These are really needed. Jay

[JayCT]

Not surprising, I-95 in Connecticut has made the list of the most loathed highways in the country. What is surprising is that it is only No. 11 on the list. Should it be higher? Jay

https://www.courant.com/2023/11/11/a...d-interstates/