Conroy hails restoration of early-morning train service

HARTFORD - State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, announced Metro North Waterbury Branch Line early-morning service to Stamford will be restored starting Monday.

 

“The restoration of this train is just a first step,” Conroy said. “We need to make sure DOT and Metro North invest in the Waterbury Branch Line to make sure our commuters can get to work on time.”

Conroy worked with Valley legislators, the Valley Council of Governments, the Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy to restore the service which had been cut by the rail line.

“I want to thank Sen. Blumenthal, Sen. Murphy and our local team who shined a bright spotlight on Metro North until they restored this service,” Conroy said.

The restoration of the 5:28 a.m. train from Waterbury will allow commuters to reach their connecting trains in Stamford without undue delay.

“A thriving Waterbury Branch Line will yield economic growth in the Valley,” Conroy said. “Metro North should be working to expand the Waterbury Line instead of making shortsighted cuts.”

This is a press release from Conroy's office.