MTA Approves Changes to Several Train Lines

Several cuts to the New Haven train line could eventually mean less train traffic through the Harrison Station. The changes are expected to be implemented this June.

In all, 13 trains east of the Hudson River will be either discontinued or combined. The MTA says it expects to save $2.1 million a year from changes to the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines and $2.8 million a year from total proposed changes.

Changes to the New Haven Line Include:

• Half-hour service between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. will be cut.
• Two weekday mid-afternoon off-peak trains express to New Haven (1:34 p.m. and 2:33) and one late night train to Stamford have been discontinued.
• The 12:25 a.m. train to Stamford would be adjusted by 15 minutes to depart at 12:40 a.m. and the 1:12 a.m. to New Haven and would make an additional stop at Greenwich to offset the reduction for Connecticut customers. 

The changes to the New Haven line (through Harrison) have been approved by the MTA but require the approval of the Connecticut Department of Transportation in order to be implemented.

The MTA projects the changes to the New Haven line to affect only 576 customers daily. For a more detailed look click here.