Metro-North Waterbury Line Service Resumes October 28

Train service on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line will resume on Monday, Oct. 28, after extensive repairs following significant flooding on Aug. 18 that caused severe washouts near Beacon Falls and Seymour. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) reported that nearly 7,000 tons of material were used to restore the damaged sections, and temporary access roads were constructed to facilitate repairs. The first two trains will depart at 4:45 a.m. from Waterbury and 7 a.m. from Bridgeport, with normal service resuming thereafter. DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto praised the crews for their swift work under challenging conditions, as initial estimates for restoration were pushed back to mid-November. Test trains will run in the week leading up to the resumption to ensure safety and functionality along the line. Buses will continue to operate until the trains are back in service.