Full Train and Commuter Service Resumes Wednesday

Despite Gov. Dannel Malloy’s warning that this week’s commute would be “extremely challenging,” Connecticut commuters rose to the challenge, which meant getting up hours earlier in many cases, and things went a lot smoother than expected.   

And, to top it off, their week of riding buses in lieu of trains has been cut short and ends tomorrow, if all goes as planned.   

Malloy announced in a press conference Monday that the tracks have been cleared and commuter service and Amtrak will resume full service in the Northeast corridor on Wednesday, according to the ctpost.com.   

Malloy said that thanks in part by commuters who opted to heed official’s warnings and work from home or carpool,   Overall, the ridership for the entire New Haven Line was down by 20 percent Monday morning, according to the report and the roadways were only slightly more congested than usual. Officials told reporters that commuters planned ahead and left earlier than normal, which made for smooth sailing.