Month: September 2022

Hartford Line Train Service Resumes Full Schedule on Monday

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the resumption of full Hartford Line (HL) train service beginning on Monday, September 12, 2022. Before the resumption of full service, all HL train service will be replaced with substitute bus service on Saturday, September 10, 2022, and Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Substitute bus service for most weekday trains began on July 18, 2022, to accommodate the canopy roof replacement project at Hartford Union Station and Amtrak’s slope stabilization project in Longmeadow, Mass.

The Hartford and Longmeadow projects were completed to improve the safety and efficiency of rail service and infrastructure on the HL. The roof replacement on the historic platform canopy at Hartford Union Station consisted of the renewal of the canopy roofing and lighting over the passenger boarding platform. Additionally, damaged gutters were replaced to improve drainage and prevent flooding and standing water.

The slope stabilization project along the rail line in Longmeadow, Mass., involved track work to improve the ride quality and addressed required maintenance on the communication and signal system for the HL.

The HL train schedule is available here. Please note, due to logistical constraints with Amtrak train sets, Amtrak trains 451 and 141 will be replaced by express and local substitute bus service on Monday, September 12, between Springfield, Mass., and New Haven, Conn. Bus-substituted train station time departures may be earlier or later than scheduled train time departures.

Train fares will be in effect on the substitute buses. 

Passengers are encouraged to visit HartfordLine.com or Amtrak.com for the latest service information. Riders can also sign up to have service alerts sent directly to their phone or email at HartfordLine.com/service-alerts.

The requirement of wearing a mask on public transportation has been lifted and will no longer be enforced on Hartford Line, Shore Line East, and New Haven Line services and facilities in Connecticut. Per current CDC guidelines, wearing a mask is strongly encouraged. Customers who feel sick should not use public transportation

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Milford News: Park Damages

#Milford CT– On September 2, 2022, officers were dispatched to Eisenhower Park where a vehicle was located inside the park, stuck on a rock. There was evidence that the vehicle had been off-roading in the park. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the arrival of the officers. Public Works assessed the damage to the park as approximately $15,000 in damages. After an investigation, the owner of the vehicle, Gregory Ulrich was located in Bridgeport at his residence. He was taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was released on a promise to appear in court.

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Norwalk News: Police Officer Assaulted


#Norwalk CT– On September 10, 2022, at 9:49pm, officers working the Oyster Festival were notified of a fight between juveniles near the Kids Cove. Officers responded to the area and broke up two separate fights. While escorting one of the juveniles that had been fighting out to Seaview Avenue, an officer was attacked by (2) males. One male jumped on the officer, while the second male repeatedly punched the officer in the head. As additional officers ran to assist, one male suspect fled into the crowd. The other male, who was identified as Ezekiel Syphrette, continued his assault on the officer, tearing the officer’s shirt in the process. The officer was able to bring Syphrette to the ground with the assistance of other officers. While taking Syphrette to the ground the officer’s head struck an entry gate. The officer was evaluated at Norwalk Hospital and suffered a head injury and fractured arm. The officer was treated and released. This remains an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information regarding the second male suspect is asked to contact us at 203-854-3051. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts.


Arrested: Ezekiel Syphrette, 31 of 25 Quintard Avenue NorwalkCharges: Assault on a Police Officer, Interfering with a Police Officer and Breach ofPeace Bond: $100,000 Court Date: 09/19/2022
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