Gov. Ned Lamont and state Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said the long-anticipated project will modernize the historic Union Station building, improve accessibility and enhance the overall rider experience on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line. The project is part of the Lamont administration’s broader initiative to upgrade all six stations along the branch line. In Waterbury, the improvements include a new high-level, 350-foot platform compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), real-time arrival displays, security enhancements and a 1,600-square-foot indoor waiting area inside Union Station, which will reopen to the public for the first time in decades. Federal funding will cover $28.1 million of the project’s cost. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called the investment “desperately needed,” noting that the upgrades will improve daily life for thousands of commuters. Construction of the indoor waiting area is scheduled to begin next month, with platform work starting in early 2026. The new station is expected to open in fall 2026. Substitute bus service will be provided during construction to minimize rider disruption.

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