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Beginning on Sunday, April 14, construction will begin on the tracks in an effort to improve reliability on the rails and improve speed in the future, causing changes to the regular schedule, the MTA announced.
The schedule changes are expected to last through at least June 29.
According to the MTA, departing schedules on the New Haven line will be altered, and most commuters will take as much as 10 extra minutes on the train during their rides. Once construction is completed, Metro-North is expected to resume normal operating times.
“The New Haven Line capital investment program is designed to improve the reliability of the railroad and set the stage for higher speed train service over the next several years,” they announced in a statement. “CTDOT has been working with Metro-North to minimize train conflicts and unexpected train delays.
“During the 2019 construction season, travel times from Connecticut to Grand Central will increase temporarily, as trains will be required to slow down through work zones. The minutes of additional travel time will vary by time of day and for each train. Metro-North will restore train schedules at the conclusion of the construction season.”
Complete details of the planned schedule changes from the MTA can be found here.
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