Buses To Replace Train Service on the Waterbury Branch Line

July 16, 2026

Here are the sections in today's email:

  • Bus Service on
    Waterbury Branch Line
  • Advocating for a
    Cleaner Waterbury
  • Disability Pride Month
 

Bus Service on Waterbury Branch Line

Commuters in the Greater Waterbury Area need to prepare for a huge change to their daily routine.

Starting Monday, July 20, substitute bus service will replace all trains on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line through May 31, 2027 as the state undertakes major improvements to several stations and rail infrastructure.

Click on the image below to view the substitute bus schedule, which will operate earlier than the current train schedule.

While this change may be an inconvenience, it will give state crews an opportunity to complete several major projects at the same time, including station upgrades in Derby-Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls, and Seymour, along with bridge, signal, and other infrastructure upgrades between Stratford and Bridgeport where the Waterbury Branch Line connects to the New Haven Line.

By completing these efforts together, the state expects to save taxpayers more than $47 million and complete the Waterbury Branch Line improvements approximately one year sooner.

For real-time service updates, riders are encouraged to:
 

Advocating for a Cleaner Waterbury

My colleagues and I remain committed to building a healthier future for Waterbury. Every resident deserves clean air, safe neighborhoods, and a healthy environment, which is why environmental justice continues to be a top priority.
Sen. Joan Hartley, Former DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes, Rep. Geraldo Reyes

I was honored to participate in the recent Connecticut Equity and Environmental Justice Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting in Waterbury. We toured five locations that highlight both the challenges our city faces and the progress we’re making including at Tirado Park and Platt Mill Park.
Following the tour, we gathered at the Mattatuck Museum for a workshop with city leaders and local legislators to discuss opportunities to improve environmental health and quality of life.

I look forward to continuing this important work and to create a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant future for our city.
 

Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month. Accessibility is not a favor; it is a fundamental human right. Creating a more inclusive world benefits everyone. House Democrats will continue to push down barriers and demand equity every single day!