Major Upgrades Coming to CT's Metro-North Stations

0:00Construction is kicking off on big upgrades to four stations along the Metro North Water Berry branch line in Connecticut's Nagatug Valley. This is part of a $193 million push to modernize all six stops by spring of 2028. Work has started at Derby Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls, and Seymour led by the State Department of Transportation with Metro North and a blend of State and Federal Cash. The upgrades mean new 350-foot platforms for full train boarding, plus cover canopies, windscreens, real-time displays, ticket, machines, better lighting, and ADA ramps. Derby Shelton gets its historic building turned into a cozy waiting spot with new bus connections. Meanwhile, Water Berry Station is converting an old baggage room into a 1,570 square-foot lounge with seats and info. While Nagatug ships closer to downtown, opening summer of 2027, riders in the valley will

1:00feel the impact big time, with daily commutes tying into better transit links. But expect headaches ahead. Train service shuts down from July 20th, 2026 through May 31st, 2027, swapped for buses. That's because crews need to realign tracks at Ansonia and Beacon Falls on the single-track line, and they can do it safely with trains rolling. This shutdown lets them bundle in bridge, signal, and track fixes down to Stratford and Bridgeport 2 under another state program. Officials say it'll save over $47 million, and shave a full year off the timeline by cramming work into one window. Bus routes and schedules drop soon, so keep an eye out from the DOT. These changes aim to make the line smoother and more reliable for everyone riding through the valley long-term. That wraps hard for news today, brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.