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“Even the smallest things like the décor of the station and its surroundings can make a positive impression, kicking off your trip with a smile, especially when it comes to flowers.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for family fun this summer, consider visiting one of Connecticut’s many living museums celebrating our state’s rail heritage. And remember… kids are free at CT museums this summer! Continue Reading →
“I’ve asked Connecticut Dept of Transportation and Senator Blumenthal to persuade the FRA to give us back our usual speeds on Metro-North, so far to no avail. So while a few trains, like the New Haven expresses, may be running at better speeds, for most commuters it’s still a slow ride to NYC.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“It should have been done by now.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
First impressions do count. And the first impressions we give visitors to our state aren’t as positive as they should be, are they? Continue Reading →
Back in the day you didn’t just take “a train,” you traveled on The 20th Century Limited or the Broadway Limited (named not for the street but the Pennsylvania Railroad’s four-track wide right-of-way). Today, trains just have a number. Or a departure time. Continue Reading →
By Jim Cameron
Airplanes have Wi-Fi. Even Connecticut’s CTfastrak commuter bus system from New Britain to Hartford gives its passengers free Wi-Fi. Commuter railroads across the US offer Wi-Fi, including Boston’s MBTA. Wi-Fi is everywhere… but not on Metro-North. So the Connecticut legislature has just budgeted $23 million to install 5G technology on the railroad’s M8 cars. Continue Reading →
“Are Connecticut state workers overpaid? I don’t think so.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“It was a huge mistake, one that commuters and planners have regretted for over 60 years. For it was in 1959 that the last electric locomotive pulled a train on the Danbury branch.” – James Cameron Continue Reading →
“The Night Owl” service resumed last year from Boston to Washington, minus the NYC sleeper’s pick-up and drop-off. There was only one sleeping car and it wasn’t cheap: $284 for a roomette, $376 for a bedroom, one way. Alas, the Amtrak timetable now says that train has been cancelled for the moment due to COVID, but it may come back. Continue Reading →