CTrail to Add Hartford Line Service to Ta
Added Hartford Line trains and expanded weekend stops begin November 16, 2026, alongside Amtrak schedule revisions.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Air Travel
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CTrail will add Hartford Line service beginning Monday, November 16, including a new weekday round trip between New Haven and Hartford. A morning southbound train will now originate in Springfield, Massachusetts, and weekend trains will stop at Windsor and Windsor Locks.
Why it matters
The service additions reflect funding under the Federal Railroad Administration's Restoration and Enhancement Grant program, expanding rail options for Connecticut travelers. Amtrak service revisions take effect the same day.
CTrail's schedule adds one weekday round trip between New Haven and Hartford beginning November 16, 2026. Weekend trains to and from Hartford will now stop at Windsor and Windsor Locks, and the addition is funded by a Federal Railroad Administration grant.
The players
Connecticut Department of Transportation
The state agency that oversees Connecticut's transportation network, including CTrail rail service, and publishes the updated Hartford Line schedule.
Federal Railroad Administration
The U.S. Department of Transportation agency that regulates and funds rail safety and service, and whose Restoration and Enhancement Grant program is financing the added service.
The details
A morning southbound train will originate in Springfield, Massachusetts, and the updated schedule is posted on the Connecticut Department of Transportation website. The grant will also fund increased customer service hours at Hartford Union Station beginning January 2027.
Timeline
November 16, 2026: Hartford Line service additions and Amtrak revisions take effect
January 2027: Extended customer service hours begin at Hartford Union Station
Travel Outlook
The Hartford Line additions are funded under the Federal Railroad Administration's Restoration and Enhancement Grant program, which has supported expanded intercity rail service in several states. The added weekday and weekend trips fit into a broader pattern of rail corridors being restored to expand regional travel options.
Travelers between New Haven, Hartford, and Springfield can plan around the new weekday round trip and the morning southbound train originating in Springfield starting November 16. Weekend riders heading to Windsor and Windsor Locks will have additional stops available on the Hartford Line.
The takeaway
Connecticut rail riders gain new weekday and weekend options on the Hartford Line starting November 16, 2026. Checking the updated CTrail schedule before that date will help travelers plan connections with Amtrak service changes.
What happens next
Added Hartford Line service begins November 16, 2026, and increased customer service hours at Hartford Union Station begin in January 2027.
Further reading
For more on regional transportation options, explore Air Travel coverage across Connecticut.
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