Due to problems on with gates on the branch line of the New Haven rail line, the are making some changes.
- Read more on the gate problems in Branchville in this week’s Ridgefield Press.
Under the plan, peak-hour trains will continue to operate, and buses will be used during off-peak, evening and weekend hours. The Danbury Branch operates between Danbury and South Norwalk and includes the Branchville station, connecting with the main New Haven Line, the Department of Transportation and Metro-North announced Thursday.
- Beginning Saturday, March 1, weekend train service will be replaced with bus service.
- Beginning Monday, March 3, weekday morning peak-hour trains will leave Danbury 8-10 minutes earlier than the current schedule.
- Evening peak-hour trains will arrive in Danbury 11 minutes later than the current schedule.
- Travel times for all rail and bus trips have been adjusted compared to current schedules to reflect additional travel time required due to rail and highway travel time requirements.