The Connecticut Dept of Transportation (CTDOT), Metro-North Railroad, and Amtrak on Wednesday reminded customers that trains will operate on modified schedules with reduced service between New Haven and New York on select weekends from September 12 through November 1 to support critical high-tower cable removal for the WALK Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk.
Passengers traveling on Metro-North’s New Haven Line and Amtrak should plan for significant weekend service adjustments as construction continues on the WALK Bridge. Beginning Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, Metro-North and Amtrak will operate on modified weekend schedules with reduced service. Metro-North schedules will be adjusted across the New Haven Line between New York, Stamford, and New Haven. Metro-North local service on the western half of the line between Grand Central and Stamford, including all stations in Westchester County and Greenwich, will not be affected except for a schedule adjustment to one Saturday-only morning train. CTDOT will be offering free parking at the Stamford Transportation Center during the course of the weekend work. Additional paid parking will also be available at the South Norwalk Parking Garage.
Customers are advised to check schedules prior to travel during affected weekends.
This weekend’s service adjustment is the first of five weekend service reductions over eight weeks scheduled through November 1, 2026. During these weekends, train service between New Haven and Stamford will be significantly limited. Metro-North trains may be crowded because of the reduction in service. To view the latest train schedule and service info, visit MTA.info/alerts or use the MTA TrainTime app.
During these weekends, Amtrak service between New York and New Haven will also be extremely limited. To view the latest ticket availability, visit Amtrak.com or use the Amtrak app.
These schedule modifications are necessary to allow crews to safely remove two 234-foot-tall utility towers and overhead wire systems on the existing 130-year-old WALK Bridge, which crosses the Norwalk River in Norwalk, CT. This work is a major milestone in the WALK Bridge Replacement Program and is essential to maintaining long-term reliability along the Northeast Corridor.
Train Service Changes Planned During WALK Bridge Construction Weekends
To support critical construction activities for the WALK Bridge Program this fall, Metro-North Railroad will operate a modified train service on select weekends while working to maximize travel options and available capacity for customers.
During each affected weekend, Metro-North service will include:
- Grand Central-New Haven trains on reduced frequencies and capacities.
- A shuttle train service operating between New Haven and Bridgeport.
- Main-line trains operating between Grand Central Terminal and South Norwalk, with express service between Grand Central Terminal and Stamford and local service between Stamford and South Norwalk.
September 12-13, 19-20: Wire Demolition Work
The weekends of Sept. 12-13 and 19-20 will see the most significant adjustments to Metro-North New Haven Line schedules during the WALK Bridge reconstruction project because of the demolition of the legacy catenary wire infrastructure that powers the electric trains. A diesel-powered service plan will be implemented for trains between GCT and New Haven during wire-demolition activities. Metro-North trains will operate approximately every 90 minutes through the work zone.
Because of the wire-demolition activities, diesel equipment will be assigned to the New Haven Line for these weekends to operate through trains between New Haven and Grand Central. The diesel-hauled trains have less capacity than the normal electric trains and will operate on reduced frequencies, so customers should expect crowding. Customers traveling to and from New York City are encouraged to use the high-capacity parking garages at Stamford and South Norwalkto ride the more frequent trains between those stations. Use the MTA TrainTime app or visit MTA.info/alerts for train service options.
Customers should expect significantly reduced seating capacity and potential crowding, with approximately 55% fewer seats available compared with Metro-North’s typical weekend schedule.
Plan Before You Travel
The construction schedule is subject to change.
Customers are encouraged to review train schedules and service information using the MTA TrainTime and Amtrak apps before traveling.
Project Information: WALKBridgeCT.com
Stay informed:
- Metro-North service alerts: https://new.mta.info/
alerts - TrainTime App: Available for iOS and Android
- Amtrak App
- Email and text notifications: https://new.
mta.info/notify