Welcome to the webpage for Project 0301-0551, New Haven Line Power Program, Phase 2 in Greenwich and Westport.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
This meeting aims to inform the community about the proposed project, gather feedback, and answer any questions.
The purpose of the project is to improve the rail services of the New Haven Line by replacing or upgrading the railroad traction power infrastructure on Metro North Railroad. The equipment at these substations has reached their lifespan and must be changed to ensure reliability and safety.
There is a right-of-way impact associated with the East Portchester substation; a temporary access easement at 50 Chestnut Street to build the proposed substation.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $55 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 % federal funds and 20% state funds.
More information can be viewed here:
Register for the meeting here.
After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link.
Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to:
- Nazana Weeks at Nazana.Weeks@ct.gov or (860) 594-3257.
Please reference State Project No. 0301-0551 in the email or voicemail.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 831 8929 1914. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one (1) week by contacting Nazana Weeks at nazana.weeks@ct.gov or 860-594-3257.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five (5) 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.
Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive
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