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Newly erected steel and concrete foundations at four stations are signaling what’s in store for passengers when New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Rail Program upgrades are completed and CTrail Hartford Line service is launched in 2018.

New stations in Berlin, Meriden and Wallingford are under construction and include high-level platforms. Union Station in Hartford has had its platform upgraded to accommodate high-level boarding. New high-level platforms facilitate level boarding so that passengers will not have to use stairs to get on and off trains. High-level platforms make it easier for all passengers to board the train, especially those toting luggage, pushing baby strollers or using wheelchairs.

Platforms at the new stations are being constructed with a snow melt system. All stations will have a charging station for electric vehicles.

Other station improvements will include a Passenger Information Display System – with digital display signs as well as an audio system that indicate when the next train will arrive. This system can also issue security and delay messages to passengers.  New benches, trash and recycling receptacles and an emergency (blue-light) phones will be installed at all stations.

The structural steel skeleton of the stair/elevator towers and the pedestrian walkways, which provide passengers the ability to safely cross from one side of the station to the other above the tracks, are already in place in Berlin, Meriden and Wallingford.
The existing historic station in Berlin is also being renovated as part of the Program and its waiting room will serve future rail passengers.

Meriden’s existing station has been torn down and will be replaced by the new station. The Wallingford stop will be relocated north from its current location at Hall Avenue to a new station location being constructed near North Colony, Parker St. and North Cherry Streets.  The existing station building, owned by the Town of Wallingford, will continue to function as a community center.

Hartford’s new high-level platform was completed in June, and trains will soon begin to stop at this platform.  The upgrades at Berlin, Meriden and Wallingford stations should be completed by spring 2017.  CTrail Hartford Line rail service is planned to begin serving these new stations in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford – Hall Avenue

July 15 – July 18, 2016

Beginning on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:00 p.m. and concluding by Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., the Hall Avenue railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic to construct improvements to the at-grade crossing. Construction activities will include installing a grade crossing track panel for the future second track, drainage and utility work, and roadway milling and paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted.  Existing Wallingford Station will remain open to Amtrak passengers throughout the weekend. 

At a future time to be determined, each of the grade crossings will undergo a final paving. 

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford – Quinnipiac Street

June 17 – June 20, 2016

Beginning on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. and concluding by Monday, June 20, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., the Quinnipiac Street railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic to construct improvements to the at-grade crossing. Construction activities will include installing a grade crossing track panel for the future second track, drainage and utility work, and roadway milling and paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted. Wallingford Station will remain open to serve rail passengers throughout construction.

Between April and June at grade railroad crossings will be improved at seven locations within the Town of Wallingford. Five crossings have already been completed (Toelles Road, Ward Street, Parker Street, North Plains Highway, and Pent Highway). Besides this weekend’s work at Quinnipiac Street, the grade crossing at Hall Avenue will be improved adjacent to the existing Wallingford train station.  At a future time to be determined, each of the grade crossings listed above will undergo a final paving operation. 

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford – Toelles Road

June 5 – June 6, 2016

Beginning on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.and concluding by Monday, June 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., the Toelles Road railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic to perform pavement repairs at the grade crossing. Construction activities will include resetting a panel for the newly installed second track, and roadway paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and
detour routes will be posted prior to the road closure.  A temporary grade crossing approximately 100 feet north of Toelles Road will be available for use by local truck traffic and emergency vehicles ONLY. These vehicles will be assisted to cross the
tracks by an on-site Amtrak escort.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line –
scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford – Pent Highway

May 20 - May 23, 2016

Beginning on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. and concluding by Monday, May 23, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., the Pent Highway railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic to construct improvements to the at grade crossing. Construction activities will include installing a grade crossing track panel for the future second track, drainage and utility work, and roadway milling and paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted.

Between April and June at grade railroad crossings will be improved at seven locations within the Town of Wallingford. Four crossings have already been completed (Toelles Road, Ward Street, Parker Street, and North Plains Highway). Besides this weekend’s work at Pent Highway, future crossings will be improved at Quinnipiac Street and Hall Avenue adjacent to the existing Wallingford train station.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford

May 13- May 16, 2016

Beginning on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. and concluding by Monday, May 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., the North Plains Highway railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic to construct improvements to the at grade crossing. Construction activities will include installing a grade crossing track panel for the future second track, drainage and utility work, and roadway milling and paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted.

Between April and June at grade railroad crossings will be improved at seven locations within the Town of Wallingford. Three crossings have already been completed (Toelles Road, Ward Street and Parker Street). Besides this weekend’s work at North Plains Highway, future crossings will be improved at Pent Highway, Quinnipiac Street and Hall Avenue.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Please take a moment to read the Record Journal article about Construction begins at the Wallingford Train Station:

WALLINGFORD — Work began Saturday to install a temporary platform at the train station on Hall Avenue, prompting detours in the area.

John Bernick, assistant rail administrator for the state Department of Transportation, said the asphalt platform will be removed to make way for a second track, which will be constructed this summer. A temporary wooden platform will be installed in the meantime.

“When they’re ready for the track, they just have to remove a temporary platform, drop a track in,” Bernick said.

An under drain will also be installed beneath the temporary platform, he said.

Please read the complete article here Record Journal

Construction activity continues through June 2016 at various grade crossings in Wallingford. Work primarily includes new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage.

 Below is the revised construction schedule:

 Parker Street (*NEW*)

• April 25th – April 29: One way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm
• April 29th – May 2: Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00 pm on May 2nd.

North Plains Highway (*NEW*)

• May 9 – May 13: One-way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
• May 13 – May 15:  Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00pm on May 15.

 Pent Highway

• May 16 - May 20: One-way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
• May 20 – May 22: Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00pm on May 22. 

 Quinnipiac Street

• June 13 - June 17:  One-way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
• June 17 – June 19: Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00pm on June 19.

 Hall Avenue

• June 20 – June 24:  One-way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
• June 24 – June 26: Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00pm on June 26.

Detour signs will be in place along with traffic personnel and proper signage. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rob Canestra, Project Engineer, AECOM at (860) 924-8809 or Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 10:00 p.m. and concluding by Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 6:00 a.m., there will be increased construction vehicle activity along Hall Avenue and Quinnipiac Street in Wallingford, in the vicinity of Wallingford Station. 

Construction activity includes drainage and rail bed improvements to prepare for installation of a future second track adjacent to the existing platform.  The existing concrete platform at the station will be removed and a reconfigured temporary platform will be installed in its place and put into service starting on Sunday, May 1, 2016. 

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the website.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a temporary boarding platform will be established at the site of the Berlin train station beginning April 25, while a new station is built at the existing location at 51 Depot Road.  The existing station and platform will close for renovations as part of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. The temporary facility will include a drop-off area, low-level passenger loading platform and bus shelter located at the south end of the existing station. Travelers may purchase tickets on the train.

The temporary platform will remain in service until construction of the new CTrail Hartford Line Berlin Station is completed in the spring 2017.

The nearly $60 million station construction project, which began in 2014, includes new stations in Wallingford, Meriden and Berlin. These stations will provide approximately 500-foot long, high-level platforms interconnected with a pedestrian bridge.  The bridge will house elevators to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access.  The project also provides canopies over nearly half the length of the platforms and incorporates a hydronic heating system in the platforms to address snow removal.  More than 200 parking spaces will be provided on surface parking lots at Berlin and Wallingford.  Parking at the Meriden station will be provide in a surface lot and a parking garage with a total of over 280 spaces.

When required, local detours will be established on Depot Road. Construction signs will be posted for local residents and businesses.

The CTrail Hartford Line will provide more frequent, convenient and faster passenger rail service between New Haven, Hartford and Springfield by increasing the number of round trip trains from six daily Amtrak intercity and regional trains to a total of 17 round trip trains per day to Hartford, and 12 trains per day to Springfield.  The majority of the existing rail stations will be replaced and several new stations will be built.  The expanded service and new stations are expected to increase ridership, improve the high-speed and passenger rail system serving the northeast, expand intermodal transportation options, encourage economic development and create more livable and sustainable communities. CTrail Hartford Line service is scheduled to launch in January 2018.

Construction activity continues through June 2016 at various grade crossings in Wallingford. Work primarily includes new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage.

Below is the revised construction schedule:

North Plains Highway

• April 25 – April 29: One-way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
•  April 29 – May 2:  Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00pm on May 2.

Pent Highway

• May 16 - May 20: One-way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
•  May 20 – May 23:  Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00pm on May 23. 

Quinnipiac Street

• June 13 - June 17:  One-way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
• June 17 – June 20: Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00pm on June 20.

Hall Avenue

• June 20 – June 24:  One-way alternating traffic from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
•  June 24 – June 27: Detour will be effect starting at 8:00pm through 4:00pm on June 27.

Detour signs will be in place along with traffic personnel and proper signage.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rob Canestra, Project Engineer, AECOM at (860) 924-8809 or Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford

Beginning on April 18th and concluding by April 22nd, there will be construction activity at the Ward Street grade crossing in Wallingford. Work will primarily include new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage. It will occur weekdays during the daytime hours of 9-3pm. One-way alternating traffic will be in place with the use of traffic personnel and proper signage.

In addition, beginning on April 22nd and concluding by April 25th, Ward Street will be closed to thru traffic. Traffic personnel and proper detour signage will be in place throughout the duration of construction.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the Program website.

Beginning on April 11th and concluding by April 15th, there will be construction activity at the Toelles Road grade crossing in Wallingford. Work will primarily include new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage. It will occur weekdays during the daytime hours of 9-3pm. One-way alternating traffic will be in place with the use of traffic personnel and proper signage.

In addition, beginning on April 15th at 8pm and concluding by April 18th at 10pm, Toelles Road will be closed to thru traffic. Traffic personnel and proper detour signage will be in place throughout the construction activity.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning on Monday, April 11^th, and concluding by late August, there will be construction activity in the Silver Lake area in Berlin, between Norton Lane and Orchard Road. The work will occur during the night/daytime hours of 1:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  While no vehicular traffic impacts are anticipated, there will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning on Monday, April 4^th and concluding by June, there will be construction activity at various grade crossings in Wallingford. Work will primarily include new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage. It will occur weekdays during the daytime hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and begin with Toelles Road, followed by, Ward Street, Quinnipiac Street, Hall Avenue, Parker Street, North Plains Highway and Pent Highway.

One-way alternating traffic will be in place with the use of traffic personnel and proper signage.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning on Friday, April 1^st and concluding by late August, there will be construction activity on the Gypsy Lane Bridge in Meriden. One way alternating traffic and detours will be in place on Gypsy Lane below the bridge throughout the duration of construction.

The work will occur weekdays during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Traffic personnel and proper signage will be in place.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning on Thursday, March 31^st and concluding by early July, there will be construction activity on the Windsor Street Bridge in Hartford. Various traffic shifts will be in place on Windsor Street below the bridge throughout the duration of construction.

The work will occur weekdays during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Traffic personnel and proper signage will be in place.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Amtrak has announced that several Springfield, Massachusetts Shuttle trains will be cancelled, and bus service will be provided, as described in the PDF document here.

Changes to service will be in affect through July 30, 2016.

Reservations are available on Amtrak.com, our free mobile apps and at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).

Beginning on Friday, November 6^th and concluding by Sunday, November 8^th, there will be construction activity on the rail line north of Gypsy Lane between Old Colony and South Broad Street. Work will include the replacement/rehabilitation of a culvert.  The work will occur during the 32-hour period beginning at 10PM on Friday and concluding at 6AM on Sunday.  Train service in this area will be suspended during this period.  While no vehicular traffic impacts are anticipated, there will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area. 

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning on Friday, October 30^th and concluding by Sunday, November 1^st, there will be construction activity on the rail line between Orchard Road and Norton Road. Work will include the replacement/rehabilitation of culverts.  The work will occur during the 32-hour period beginning at 10PM on Friday and concluding at 6AM on Sunday.  Train service in this area will be suspended during this period.  While no vehicular traffic impacts are anticipated, there will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area. 

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning on Friday, October 23rd and concluding by Sunday, October 25th, there will be construction activity on the rail line North of Gypsy Lane, between Old Colony and South Broad Street.  Work will include the replacement/rehabilitation of culverts.  The work will occur during the 32-hour period beginning at 10PM on Friday and concluding at 6AM on Sunday.  Train service in this area will be suspended during this period.  While no vehicular traffic impacts are anticipated, there will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning, Monday, September 28th, there will be construction activity on Windsor Street, between Pleasant Street and Canton Street.  Work includes the removal of the median and the rehabilitation of the existing bridge deck and walls. It will occur during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Traffic patterns will be set on Windsor Street, between Pleasant Street and Canton Street.

The work is scheduled to be completed in approximately four months.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions. 

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning on Friday, September 25^th and concluding by Sunday, September 27^th, there will be construction activity on the rail line in the area of Carr Avenue on the New Britain/Newington town line.  Work will include the replacement/rehabilitation of culverts.  The work will occur during the 32-hour period beginning at 10PM on Friday and concluding at 6AM on Sunday.  Train service in this area will be suspended during this period.  While no vehicular traffic impacts are anticipated, there will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Vermont Agency of Transportation will air its findings on a study to expand regional intercity passenger rail service at a public meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7 p.m.  at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress Street, second floor Springfield, MA. The study, known as the Northern New England Intercity Rail Initiative (NNEIRI), examined the potential to expand passenger rail service to serve large and small communities along a 470-mile corridor across New England, Quebec, and New York.

The proposed service would provide both long-distance and regional passenger train services. Covering longer distances than commuter trains, these trains would connect to a large network of metropolitan areas and small towns, including the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail corridor.  Proposed service improvements include one roundtrip train between Montreal and New Haven, one roundtrip train between Montreal and Boston, and eight roundtrip trains between Boston and New Haven via Springfield. Each train would run local service, stopping at each station, with speed improvements up to 79 mph.

To learn more please visit: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/northernnewenglandrail/Home.aspx

Beginning on Friday, September 11^th and concluding by Sunday, September 13^th, there will be construction activity on the rail line between Surrey Lane and Camels Back Road.  Work will include the replacement/rehabilitation of culverts.  The work will occur during the 32-hour period beginning at 8PM on Friday and concluding at 8AM on Sunday.  Train service in this area will be suspended during this period.  While no vehicular traffic impacts are anticipated, there will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Beginning, Monday, April 6^th and concluding by Friday, April 10^th, there will be construction activity on Church Street, between Hoadley Place and Spruce Street.  Work includes steel repairs to the Viaduct.  It will occur during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Traffic will be limited to alternating one-way on Church Street, between Hoadley Place Street and Spruce Street.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions.  

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the start of work for the creation of the Pigeon Hill Road wetland mitigation site in the Town of Windsor.

The project consists of 0.37 acres of wetland restoration and 9.91 acres of wetland enhancement to be completed at 51 Pigeon Hill Road in Windsor, CT. 

Due to structural damage to the building, the Berlin, CT, station building will close effective Monday, March 9 for a minimum of three weeks while repairs are being made.

During this time, the train will continue to stop at the Berlin station. Passengers can wait for trains on the station platform.

While the station is closed, there will be no access to the waiting room, restroom, or meet and assist services. Additionally, Quik-Trak ticketing kiosks will not be available. Passengers may board the train at Berlin with either an eTicket (printed or displayed on their mobile device) or provide the conductor with their reservation number.

For the most up-to-date departure and arrival times, passengers are encouraged to sign-up for delay notifications when booking their travel and check the status of their train on Amtrak.com, our free mobile apps or at 800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). Amtrak appreciates your patronage and apologizes for any inconvenience.

View Amtrak's flyer regarding this annoucement.

Beginning, Monday, February 2^nd and concluding by Friday, February 27^th, there will be construction activity underneath the Hartford Viaduct structure, between Spruce Street and High Street.  Work includes repair work to upgrade the existing steel columns to support the new platform at Hartford Union Station.  It will occur during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Traffic will be limited to alternating one-way on Church Street, between Spruce Street and High Street.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions.  

Beginning, Monday, December 1 and concluding by Tuesday, December 23 there will be construction activity on Church Street.  Work includes excavation of a section of Church Street to install electrical conduit in the roadway, which will provide service power to communication houses.  It will occur during the daytime hours of 7:00AM- 3:30PM.  Traffic will be limited to alternating one-way at Church Street, between High Street and Spruce Street.

Communication houses support existing and future equipment, to be installed under the Program, as well as the implementation of “positive train control.” Positive train control is a system that provides for monitoring and controlling train movements to increase safety.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions.  

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

As part of this work, beginning, Monday, June 2 and concluding by Wednesday, June 4 there will be construction activity at the Bridge Street grade crossing.  Work includes conduit installation and will occur during the evening hours of 8PM- 6AM.  Traffic will be limited to alternating one-way at the crossing.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions.  

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Progress Update:  Cable installation activity began in October 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2014. To date, more than 70% of the construction work has been completed.

Contact:  Amtrak, Olga Tenczar, Olga.Tenczar@amtrak.com

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

As part of this work, beginning, Monday, May 12^th and concluding by Friday, May 16^th there will be construction activity at the Bridge Street grade crossing in the town of Windsor Locks.  Work includes conduit installation and will occur during the evening hours of 8PM- 6AM. Traffic will be limited to alternating one-way at the crossing.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions.   

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Progress Update:  Cable installation activity began in October 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2014. To date, more than 65% of the construction work has been completed.

Contact:  Amtrak, Olga Tenczar, Olga.Tenczar@amtrak.com

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

As part of this work, beginning the week of September 9^th there will be construction activity along grade crossings in the town of Meriden, with one location in Wallingford. Work at the following locations will occur during the daytime hours of 6AM-4PM, with at least one lane of traffic remaining open.

Please note that this schedule is approximate and subject to change: 

- Week of September 9: South Colony Street and Britannia Street.  It will take approximately two days to complete the work at each location.

- Week of September 16: East Main Street and Toelles Road (Wallingford). Work at these locations will be done during the night hours of 6PM-6AM and will take approximately two days to complete at each location.

- Week of September 23: North Colony Street. Traffic will be detoured within the worksite to facilitate construction in specific areas of this crossing.  It will take approximately four days to complete work at this location.

Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions, such as providing alternative traffic routes to motorists.  

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Progress Update:  Cable installation activity began in October 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2014. To date, more than 40% of the construction work has been completed, including cable installation from North Haven to Hartford and on-track cable plowing.  In addition, the installation of communication and signal equipment, as well as bridge attachments continue.   

Contact:  Amtrak, Peter Finch, finchp@amtrak.com  

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

As part of this work, beginning the week of August 19 there will be temporary detours and road closures along grade crossings in the town of Wallingford. Work at the following locations will occur during the daytime hours of 7AM-5PM.

Please note that this schedule is approximate and subject to change: 

- Monday, August 19: Quinnipiac Street: One lane will remain open at all times. Quinnipiac Street will have westbound traffic detoured to Hall Avenue.

- Tuesday, August 20: Hall Avenue: One lane will remain open at all times.

- Wednesday, August 21: Ward Street: The road will be closed and traffic will be detoured accordingly.

- Thursday, August 22: Parker Street: The road will be closed and traffic will be detoured accordingly.

- Monday, August 26: North Plains Highway: The road will be closed and traffic will be detoured accordingly.

- Tuesday, August 27: Pent Highway: One lane will remain open at all times.

Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions, such as providing alternative traffic routes to motorists.  

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Progress Update:  Cable installation activity began in October 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2014. To date, more than 37% of the construction work has be.en completed, including cable installation from North Haven to Hartford and on-track cable plowing.  In addition, the installation of communication and signal equipment, as well as bridge attachments continue.   

Contact:  Amtrak, Peter Finch, finchp@amtrak.com  

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

During July, work is scheduled in New Britain, Newington, Hartford and Windsor. There will be occasional traffic interruptions at the grade crossings in these towns as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Progress Update:  Cable installation activity began in October 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2014. To date, more than 33% of the construction work has been completed, including cable installation from North Haven to Hartford and on-track cable plowing.  In addition, the installation of communication and signal equipment, as well as bridge attachments continue.   

Contact:  Amtrak, Peter Finch, finchp@amtrak.com  

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

During June, work is scheduled in Berlin, New Britain & Newington.  There will be occasional traffic interruptions at the grade crossings in these towns as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Progress Update:  Cable installation activity began in October 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2014. To date, more than 24% of the construction work has been completed, including cable installation from North Haven to Hartford and on-track cable plowing.  In addition, the installation of communication and signal equipment, as well as bridge attachments have begun.   

Contact:  Amtrak, Peter Finch, finchp@amtrak.com  

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

During April, work is scheduled in Newington, Hartford and Windsor.  There will be occasional traffic interruptions at the grade crossings in these towns as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Progress Update:  Cable installation activity began in October 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2014. To date, 20% of the construction work has been completed, including cable installation from North Haven to Hartford. In addition, the installation of communication and signal equipment has begun.  

Contact:  Amtrak, Peter Finch, finchp@amtrak.com  

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

During March, work is scheduled in Berlin, Newington, Hartford and Windsor.  There will be occasional traffic interruptions at the grade crossings in these towns as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Contact:  Amtrak, Peter Finch, finchp@amtrak.com

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

During February, work is scheduled in Wallingford, Meriden, Berlin, Newington, West Hartford and Hartford.  There will be occasional traffic interruptions at the grade crossings in these towns as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Also, during the month of February, day and nighttime lane closures are scheduled in Hartford on Park Street, Capitol Avenue, Asylum Avenue and Church Street so construction crews can make minor bridge modifications.  

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Contact:  Amtrak, Peter Finch, Finchp@amtrak.com

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

During January, work is scheduled in Wallingford, Meriden, Berlin, Newington, West Hartford and Hartford.  There will be occasional traffic interruptions at the grade crossings in these towns as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Also, during the month of January, day and nighttime lane closures are scheduled in Hartford at Capital Avenue, Asylum Avenue, and Church Street so construction crews can make minor bridge modifications.  

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS program website.

Contact:  Amtrak, Peter Finch, Finchp@amtrak.com

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

During the week of December 31st, excluding holiday observances on December 31st and January 1, 2013, the following installation work at grade crossings is scheduled. Please note that this schedule is approximate and subject to change:

Week of December 31st:

• Wallingford: Ward Street, Quinnipiac Street, Hall Avenue, Parker Street, North Plains Highway - Cable installation
• West Hartford: New Britain Avenue – Lane closures for overhead bridge work

There will be occasional traffic interruptions at these grade crossings as the cable installation is progressed. Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS program website.

Contact: Amtrak, Peter Finch, Finchp@amtrak.com

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

Throughout the weeks of December 10^th and 17^th, the following schedule of installation work at grade crossings will occur. Please note that this schedule is approximate and subject to change: 

• Newington: no streets affected
• West Hartford: Flatbush Avenue
• Hartford: Hamilton Street

There will be occasional traffic interruptions at these grade crossings as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS program website.

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

Throughout the weeks of December 3rd and 10th, cable installation work will occur in West Hartford and Hartford. The following is the anticipated schedule of installation work at grade crossings.  Please note that this schedule is approximate and subject to change:

• West Hartford
  • Oakwood Avenue - Wednesday, December 5th or Thursday, December 6th.
  • Flatbush Avenue - Thursday, December 6th or Friday December 7th.

• Hartford
  • Hamilton Street - Monday, December 10th or Tuesday, December 11th.
  • Flower Street - Wednesday, December 12th or Thursday, December 13th.

Please note that Flower Street is closed permanently for road traffic as of Monday, December 3, 2012; Pedestrian traffic is still accessible.

There will be occasional traffic interruptions at these grade crossings as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions, which should last no longer than fifteen minutes.

Future updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS program website.

Contact:     Amtrak, Peter Finch, FinchP@amtrak.com

Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.

During the week of November 26, 2012 work will continue in Meriden, Berlin, and New Britain:

• Meriden: no highway grade crossings affected
• Berlin: North Silver Lake
• New Britain: no highway grade crossings affected

There will be occasional but brief traffic interruptions at these roadway grade crossings as the cable installation is progressed.  Every effort will be made to limit these disruptions.

Updates on the status and location of cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS program website.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables, the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signals and communications for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.  

During the week of November 19, excluding holiday observances on November 22 and 23, work will continue at the following locations:

• North Haven: Sherbans Road
• Wallingford: Toelles Road, Ward Street, Quinnipiac Street, Hall Avenue, Parker Street, North Plains Highway and Pent Highway
• Meriden: Cooper Street, South Colony Street, East Main Street, Brooks Street, Cross Street, Britannia Street and North Colony Street

CTDOT will post updates on the status and location of cable installation activities on the NHHS program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS program website.