A photo of the washed out section of railroad bed in Seymour.
SEYMOUR — The commuter train line for the Valley is scheduled to return Monday (Oct. 28) the state Department of Transportation announced on Friday (11:30 a.m.)
The Metro-North Waterbury line, which locally passes through Seymour, Ansonia and Derby, hasn’t been operating since being damaged during the Aug. 18 flooding. Buses have been picking commuters up at the train stations, and will continue to do so until Monday.
There were two washouts that undermined the tracks in Beacon Falls and Seymour.
The cost of the repairs was not mentioned.
The two first trains back will be a 4:45 a.m. train from Waterbury, and a 7 a.m. train from Bridgeport.
From the DOT prepared statement:
For real-time service updates and information, customers can use the following options:
MYmta app – Customers who use the comprehensive MYmta app will see real-time travel information for all MTA services in one place.
new.mta.info – The “Service Status” box at new.mta.info is always the definitive source for the latest status for each line.
For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. Connecticut customers should call (877) 690‑5114. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511.
