AMTRAK BRIDGE WORK IN CONNECTICUT TO IMPACT NORTHEAST CORRIDOR TRAVEL NOV. 5 AND 6
by Amtrak on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:42amWeekend construction to temporarily suspend service between New York and Boston
NEW YORK – After more than two years of preparation and construction, Amtrak is about to replace the two existing East/West Harbor bridge spans in Stonington, Conn., As a result of this work, Amtrak Northeast Regional service will be temporarily suspended between New York and Boston from 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5 through 12 noon, Sunday, Nov. 6.
No alternate transportation is being provided during that period, passengers are encouraged to make reservations on a number of Amtrak trains that are operating before the work begins on Saturday and after it concludes on Sunday. Amtrak New Haven-Springfield Shuttles and local commuter services are not affected and will operate as scheduled.
During the outage, Amtrak will replace the over 100-year old spans by using barges to remove the existing structures and float in the new bridges. This marks the final stage of the multi-year $22.1 million project, funded in part through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The work will also provide enhanced reliability and a more pleasant travel experience for passengers.
Passengers planning travel when train service is not available may contact intercity bus companies. Bus service between New York-New Haven-New London-Providence-Boston is available via Greyhound Lines Inc. (www.greyhound.com / 1-800-231-2222), Peter Pan Bus Lines (www.peterpanbus.com / 1-800-343-9999) and other companies.
The following cancellations and adjustments have been made to accommodate the scheduled bridge replacement work:
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 5 - Train 135 Departs Earlier
Amtrak apologizes for any inconvenience passengers may experience. Visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) for reservations and information.
by Amtrak on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:42amWeekend construction to temporarily suspend service between New York and Boston
NEW YORK – After more than two years of preparation and construction, Amtrak is about to replace the two existing East/West Harbor bridge spans in Stonington, Conn., As a result of this work, Amtrak Northeast Regional service will be temporarily suspended between New York and Boston from 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5 through 12 noon, Sunday, Nov. 6.
No alternate transportation is being provided during that period, passengers are encouraged to make reservations on a number of Amtrak trains that are operating before the work begins on Saturday and after it concludes on Sunday. Amtrak New Haven-Springfield Shuttles and local commuter services are not affected and will operate as scheduled.
During the outage, Amtrak will replace the over 100-year old spans by using barges to remove the existing structures and float in the new bridges. This marks the final stage of the multi-year $22.1 million project, funded in part through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The work will also provide enhanced reliability and a more pleasant travel experience for passengers.
Passengers planning travel when train service is not available may contact intercity bus companies. Bus service between New York-New Haven-New London-Providence-Boston is available via Greyhound Lines Inc. (www.greyhound.com / 1-800-231-2222), Peter Pan Bus Lines (www.peterpanbus.com / 1-800-343-9999) and other companies.
The following cancellations and adjustments have been made to accommodate the scheduled bridge replacement work:
Saturday, November 5
- Southbound Trains 165, 167, 169 and 67: Cancelled Boston – New York
- Northbound Trains 82, 88, 194 and 168: Cancelled New York – Boston
- Southbound Trains 195, 99 and 161: Cancelled Boston – New York
- Northbound Trains 66,150 and 160 Cancelled New York – Boston
Saturday, November 5 - Train 135 Departs Earlier
- Train 135 will operate a few minutes earlier at all stations from Boston-South Station to Old Saybrook on November 5. On November 5 only, Train 135 will also stop at Westerly, Mystic and Old Saybrook. The train will depart New Haven and all remaining stations on the route according to the times shown in Amtrak printed timetables.
Amtrak apologizes for any inconvenience passengers may experience. Visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) for reservations and information.
