Shore Line East in the News

Shore Line East coming to NL on a ‘gradual basis’

The Day, Article by Lee Howard 4/11/10

In African-American spirituals, trains represent death; in New London, they've come to represent something less than finality but more than frustration.

Local legislators said…More...

Make the trains run, or else

The Day, Column by David Collins 4/11/10

There might be no better example of the need for some new political leadership around here than last week's appearance by the region's state lawmakers before a volunteer citizens group advocating for commuter rail service for New London.

This flock of legislators included…More...

Shore Line East adding 3 New London trains

Norwich Bulletin, Article by James Mosher 4/10/10

Shore Line East will add three more New London trains next month, bolstering commuter service as Eastern Connecticut’s critical tourism season nears. Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced…More...

Rell: Three more Shore Line East trains for NL

The Day, Article by Lee Howard 4/10/10

Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced today that the state would be adding three new Shore Line East commuter runs into New London starting next month.

While the news wasn't all good -- local legislators this week had said…More...

End excuses, expand rail service

The Day, Editorial 4/8/10

Drivers won't be getting out of their cars and climbing aboard trains until they are convinced that passenger rail service is convenient, affordable and dependable.

It's that simple.More...

WFSB Covers “Parking Perks for Shore Line East Riders”

Transportation pledges consistently disappoint

Norwich Bulletin editorial, Feb 13, 2010

On Tuesday, Shore Line East passenger rail service will be extended to New London with the addition of a weekday round-trip train servicing southeastern Connecticut.

However, that long-awaited expansion hasn’t exactly erupted into a celebration by those who have lobbied intensely during the past several years for expanded service — and rightfully so.
One new train isn’t what was promised. What was promised was expanded passenger rail service, and for that, we’re still waiting.More…

Rell: NL to get second daily commuter train

The Day, Letters to the Editor 12/19/09

Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced Wednesday that commuter rail service to the city will be expanded from one stop a day at Union Station to two.

Beginning Feb. 16, Shore Line East will begin service on a second round-trip train between New London and New Haven...More…

Don’t Let Marine Trade Group Veto Trains

The Day, Letters to the Editor 12/19/09

I was so disappointed to read "Shore Line East expansion to NL pushed back once again by state," published Dec. 17.

After thousands of southeastern Connecticut residents have petitioned Hartford for affordable, reliable commuter rail More…

Boats and Trains

The Day, Editorial 12/18/09

A message to the 300-member Connecticut Marine Trades Association: Public transportation is a higher priority than recreational boating.
The Essex-based trade group representing recreational boating and related marine industries disagrees More...

Stonewalling benefits no one

Norwich Bulletin 12/18/09

We are disappointed in the news this week that ShoreLine East passenger rail service to New London is once again being delayed. Scheduled to begin at the end of the year, it now appears it will be another month or two before the trains make their way across the Connecticut River from Old Saybrook to New London. More…

Shore Line East Expansion to NL Pushed Back Once Again by State

The Day, 12/17/09
The state Department of Transportation's stated reason for the latest postponement offered a new twist as the DOT laid the blame squarely on a boating advocacy group.More…

Coming Into the Station

The Day. 12/12/09

Any day now, Connecticut's Department of Transportation is expected to announce details of its new, expanded Shore Line East rail service to New London.
The state’s commuter rail line has been a misnomer of sorts since its inception More…

Whaling City Film Project Announces Award Winners

The Day. 12/11/09

Two awards were handed out for the Whaling City Film Project on Nov. 25, and the winners were: Mitchell College Video Productions, who nabbed the best film award for "Speechless in New London"; and Shoreline East/One More Stop, More…

More Commuter Trains Good News

The Day. 11/30/09

For all who suffer the unbearable congestion on our most critical traffic artery, Interstate 95, the negotiations to add 10 extra trains to New London each day, for a total of 12, is great news ("DOT 'committed' to boost in Shore Line East More…

Our view: Rail more important than ever

Norwich Bulletin, Editorial 11/22/09

We were pleased to hear last week that the state Department of Transportation is committed to begin expanded weekday ShoreLine East commuter rail service to New London by the end of the year.More…

DOT 'committed' to Boost in Shore Line East Service

The Day. 11/17/09

The state Department of Transportation said Monday that it stands by its pledge to expand Shore Line East service into New London by the end of next month. More…

Our view: Perseverance brings trains

Norwich Bulletin, Editorial 7/29/09

It’s been a long time in the making, but finally there is a solid commitment to bring Shore Line East passenger rail service across the Connecticut River to southeastern Connecticut. Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced this week that expanded daily rail service to New London will be implemented by year’s end.More…

Our view: State ignores region’s railroad need

Norwich Bulletin, Editorial 7/16/09

We were pleased to see Gov. M. Jodi Rell is proceeding with efforts to establish high-speed rail service between New Haven, Hartford and Springfield, Mass. The governor announced last week that Connecticut, with the support of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, is applying for a share of the $8 billion in federal stimulus money being set aside for rail projects.More…