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Shore Line East adds two round trips, restores Stamford-New London service

By Trains Staff | October 1, 2024

Changes effective Oct. 7

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Train of electric multiple-unit cars on bridge
A Shore Line East train crosses the Shaws Cove moveable bridge at New London, Conn., on May 20, 2024. Shore Line East is adding two round trips as of Oct. 7. Scott A. Hartley

NEWINGTON, Conn. — Shore Line East commuter rail service will gain two additional round trips and see the resumption of direct service between Stamford, Conn., and New London as of Monday, Oct. 7, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced.

Added are westbound trains No. 1633, departing New London at 5:46 a.m. and arriving at Stamford at 7:53 a.m., and No. 1695, departing New London at 9:05 p.m. and arriving at New Haven Union Station at 10:11 p.m. Westbound, new train No. 1600 will depart New Haven at 4:25 a.m., arriving at New London at 5:29 a.m.; existing train No. 1638 will now depart Stamford at 4:13 p.m. and arrive at New London at 6:25 p.m., and new train No. 1640 will depart New Haven at 7:45 p.m. and arrive in New London at 8:50 p.m.

Connections with Metro-North and Amtrak trains may have changed. Passengers are encouraged to visit the Shore Line East web page for more information.

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