Some weekday trains will be replaced with bus service during Amtrak construction projects
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting customers of upcoming train service adjustments on the Hartford Line effective Tuesday, April 21, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026.
Due to several construction projects being performed by Amtrak, select weekday trains will be replaced with bus service between Springfield and Hartford, and one Amtrak train will be bused the entire route.
Construction work will occur Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Additional details, including the temporary schedule, will be released in April 2026.
These service adjustments are required to support several infrastructure improvements along the corridor being performed by Amtrak, including a track improvement project at the new Windsor Locks Station site. Planned work includes installing new interlockings, drainage improvements, and maintenance and safety upgrades at several rail grade crossings.
“These infrastructure projects are a vital step in modernizing the Hartford Line,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Jeffrey Gonneville. “A new Windsor Locks station, upgraded track infrastructure, and safer crossings will deliver more reliable and accessible service for everyone who depends on this line. We thank the public for their patience as this work is completed.”
Passengers are encouraged to purchase rail tickets in advance of boarding. CTrail passengers may buy tickets using the CTrail eTix mobile ticketing app or at CTrail ticket vending machines located at stations.
Riders are also encouraged to visit HartfordLine.com or Amtrak.com for the latest service information and can sign up to receive alerts directly to their phone or email at HartfordLine.com/service-alerts.
For more information about rail services across Connecticut, visit CTrail.com.