The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting riders that due to necessary track work on the Danbury Branch Line, substitute bus service will replace all train service from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 17, 2025. Normal train service will resume on Monday, August 18, 2025.
This 17-day continuous outage will be in place to ensure the railroad remains in a state of good repair. The extended outage enables cost savings and operational efficiencies by eliminating the daily mobilization and demobilization of track crews. The project supports track improvements along the Danbury Branch Line and the restoration and improvement of key railroad crossings at New Canaan Avenue in Norwalk, Kent Road in Wilton, and South Street in Bethel.
“We understand this work can be disruptive, and we appreciate the patience and understanding of customers during these important infrastructure improvement projects,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer. “The work is being scheduled before Labor Day and school starts to minimize impact. We encourage members of public to plan ahead, review the temporary bus schedule, and follow all posted detour routes.”
The substitute bus schedule can be found here.
For real-time service updates and information, customers are encouraged to use the following options:
mta.info – The definitive source for service change information for each line in the MTA system. Customers can find current status on mta.info and upcoming planned service changes using the lookup tool at mta.info/alerts.
TrainTime app – The MTA’s TrainTime app is the essential companion to navigating the commuter rail system. Customers can plan their trip, purchase tickets, check train status, and chat with customer service, all in one app. The app is available in the Apple Store and in Google Play.
Email & Text Alerts – Customers can sign up for email and SMS alerts tailored to their specific commutes and travel times. They can also sign up for MTA newsletters like The Weekender, a weekly newsletter that covers major weekend planned service changes. Customers can sign up mta.info/notify.
Telephone – For customers who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 877-690-5114 from Connecticut or 511 from New York. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511.