CT gets $2B for rail upgrades that will speed up travel to New York
The faster travel times, a result of upgrading and replacing aging rail bridges, will begin within the next 10 years, CT officials said.
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The faster travel times, a result of upgrading and replacing aging rail bridges, will begin within the next 10 years, CT officials said.
The faster travel times aren’t a result of getting faster trains but upgrading and replacing several aging rail bridges in the state, according to officials. The money is coming from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Nine municipalities and transit districts will pilot an on-demand, shuttle service with $19.5 million in state funding that would connect riders between transportation hubs such as train stations and bus stops and their ultimate destinations. The shuttles are intended to lessen the dependence on the motor vehicle and encourage the use of mass transit alternatives. In addition, the shuttles can ...