The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting riders that due to track work on the New Canaan Branch Line, substitute bus service will replace all train service beginning the weekend of April 10.
Busing will begin Fridays at 11 p.m., replacing trains 1790 and 1799, and will continue through Sunday night. Normal train service will resume each Monday morning. Buses to Stamford will depart up to 30 minutes earlier than scheduled train times. This work is expected to continue each weekend through June 7, excluding Memorial Day weekend, when normally scheduled trains will operate.
View the updated bus schedule.
“We know that weekend busing is an inconvenience for New Canaan Branch customers, and we don't take that lightly,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Jeffrey Gonneville. “This work is essential to building the infrastructure that supports a safer, more reliable system for the long term. We appreciate the patience as we get this work done.”
This work is necessary to install new track adjacent to the New Canaan Branch Line to support the Stamford Maintenance of Equipment Facility and to support tree trimming operations at various locations.
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 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 at 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 the numbers above.