Connecticut DOT begins upgrades at four Metro-North stations

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently launched construction on major upgrades to four stations on MTA Metro-North Railroad’s Waterbury Branch Line. 

The work at the Derby-Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls and Seymour stations is anticipated to be completed by spring 2028. 

The upgrades call for building new 350-foot platforms to accommodate full train boarding and installing covered canopies and enclosed windscreens. The upgraded stations will feature real-time arrival information, ticket vending and improved lighting. 

The work is part of a broader statewide initiative to upgrade all six stations along the branch line by 2028 at an estimated cost of $193 million. During construction, rail service will be replaced with bus service on the branch line from July 20, 2026, to May 31, 2027. 

Ridership continues to increase on the branch line — with some stations exceeding 200% of 2019 passenger levels — and the station upgrades will enable the commuter railroad to provide a more seamless travel experience across the entire region, said Metro-North President Justin Vonashek in a press release. 

“These improvements will make it easier for people to reach jobs throughout the region, support local businesses by bringing more activity to the area and help communities attract new development and new investment,” he said.