The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced a series of open houses to solicit feedback for the 2027-2030 State Rail Plan, being held throughout the month of September. All meeting locations are ADA accessible and are conveniently located near local and regional transit services.
The Connecticut State Rail Plan is a federally required planning document that establishes a vision for passenger and freight rail transportation throughout the state and identifies strategies, policies, and potential investments to support Connecticut's rail network. The plan helps guide future rail priorities and investments, supports economic activity and mobility, and informs transportation-related decisions across Connecticut and the broader Northeast region.
For more information about the open houses and ways to provide comments and ask questions, visit portal.ct.gov/SRP.
“The Connecticut State Rail Plan update is a crucial step to prepare and plan for the future of passenger and freight rail transportation in Connecticut,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Jeffrey Gonneville. “We encourage the public to attend an open house in the state to share their rail experiences with the project team.”
The open houses will be held at the following locations across Connecticut:
New Haven
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ives Main Library, Community Program Room
133 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Stamford
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ferguson Library, Dudley H. Williams Jr. Auditorium
1 Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06901
Hartford
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hartford Union Station, Great Hall
1 Union Place, Hartford, CT 06103
New London
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
4:45-6:45 p.m.
Public Library of New London, Large Community Room
63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320
The updated Plan is expected to be completed in winter 2027.
Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). For audio only, individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Kyle Craig at StateRailPlan@ct.gov or 860-594-2020.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line at 860-594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the public comment period. Please submit comments and questions on the State Rail Plan here, or by leaving a voicemail at 860-594-2020, by Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Please reference the State Rail Plan in the voicemail.