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TIME FOR CT: Executive Summary
Summary highlighting the core principles of TIME FOR CT

Governor Lamont, Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announce Nearly $2 Billion From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Rail Projects Across the State
Governor Ned Lamont, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-01), U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT-02), U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-04), and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05) today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has selected ten projects in Connecticut for a total of nearly $2 billion in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The grants are funded through the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program, which received an increase of $24 billion thanks to the IIJA.

Governor Lamont Announces Purchase of 60 New Rail Cars to Modernize Commuter Rail Lines
CTDOT has entered into a contract with Alstom for the single-level rail coach cars, which are valued at $315 million. Delivery of the first cars is expected in 2026. The cars will be prioritized for use on the Hartford Line, as well as the branches of the New Haven Line.

Governor Lamont Announces Start of Construction on the Walk Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk
Norwalk River Railroad (Walk) Bridge Project Improves Speeds Along the Busiest Rail Line in the Country

Governor Lamont Announces That M8 Electric Trains Have Arrived on Shore Line East
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that effective Tuesday, May 24, 2022, electric trains will begin running on Shore Line East (SLE).

Governor Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Giulietti Meet With New Amtrak President and CEO Stephen Gardner To Discuss Opportunities to Advance Rail in Connecticut
During the meeting, Governor Lamont reinforced that now is the time to invest in rail infrastructure and bring faster trains to Connecticut, which will improve the state’s economy, growth, and quality of life.

Walk Bridge Program Celebrates Completion of Historic Restoration Project
CTDOT's Walk Bridge Program Celebrates Completion of Historic Restoration Project in Norwalk

Governor Lamont Announces Time for CT: An Actionable Plan To Deliver Faster Trains and Improved Travel Time in Connecticut
Governor Lamont’s Vision of Faster Trains is Manifesting; TIME FOR CT is the Foundational and Transformational Plan Connecticut Commuters Have Been Asking For