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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
CTDOT e-Alert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation
The Connecticut Department of Transportation today announced the start of substitute bus service on the Waterbury Branch commuter rail line, beginning Monday, April 6, 2020. Ridership has been down since the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic; buses will allow riders to maintain social distancing, and will have the added benefit of allowing rail line infrastructure improvements to progress more quickly.
Connecticut rail service has seen a significant decline in ridership overall, the result of increased teleworking and requests by Governor Ned Lamont for citizens to "Stay Safe, Stay Home." The Department also announced increased cleaning of buses and trains to keep frontline employees and customers safe.
The Department of Transportation and Metro-North are working together on a $116 million capital improvement project, , when completed, will enable increased Waterbury Line rail service.
The enhanced bus service will be provided by Peter Pan and will provide additional travel options for those who must still travel.
All rail customers are encouraged to pre-purchase their rail tickets before boarding. Hartford Line and Shore Line East customers may purchase rail tickets using the CTrail e-Tix mobile app or through Ticket Vending Machines located at New Haven Union Station, New Haven State Street Station and all Hartford Line stations.
The Department strongly encourages the public to reserve bus service for ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY such as getting to and from work or for procuring essential needs such as food and medication. Customers should practice social distancing while waiting at bus stops and while riding the bus (The Centers for Disease Control recommends a distance of six feet from others, when possible). Customers who feel sick should not use public transportation.
Updated Waterbury Branch Line substitute bus schedules will be posted to the following web site. Customers are encouraged to check the schedules and status of service before they travel.
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