Along The Lines
Along The Lines
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Episode 7: Keeping Track of Time - The History of Rail in Connecticut
33 minutes Posted Feb 23, 2021 at 1:46 pm.
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Railroads were instrumental in building the state’s cities and economy. Today, rail travel in Connecticut accounts for over 40 million trips, with New Haven Line (Metro-North) being the busiest commuter rail system in the country. Rich and his guest - Jack Swanberg, retired Lead Trainmaster for New Haven Line (Metro-North) - discuss the long and storied history of rail travel in the state.