HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as the New Haven Line continues to experience all-time high record ridership numbers, the State of Connecticut will soon purchase an additional 60 M-8 rail cars to add to its recently launched, state-of-the-art fleet servicing the line, which remains the busiest commuter rail line in the nation.  With each car carrying 105 seats, adding the new cars will accommodate more than 6,000 additional commuters.   “More and more, Connecticut residents are choosing public transportation to go about their daily commutes.  If we want to remain competitive in the 21st Century, modernized economy in a way that attracts new businesses and creates high-skilled jobs, we must update our infrastructure and give…

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