Here are the planned Waterbury Branch improvements planned for the branch that were reviewed with the CPTC at our recent meeting.

On 8/18, heavy rainstorms caused major flooding. As a precaution, Ansonia and Derby activated their "Local Protection" systems, including the closure of 4 swing-style gates on the WBL These gates shield the cities from the rising waters of the Naugatuck and Housatonic Rivers.

An excellent overview of the Waterbury branch line station improvements from the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments . nvcogct.gov/project/waterb…

Tom Broderick Waterbury line was doing great. We've all seen post-pandemic how fragile transit ridership is though. People do it out of habit, and I assume many of these people have decided to drive vs take replacement buses. They're not going to want to leave their cars now

The Hartford line and Waterbury branch continue to out perform pre- Covid ridership and last year’s ridership statistics.

Good news for the Waterbury Branch commuter - service is returning ahead of schedule. portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pres…

Early morning on the WBL !!

More good news for the Waterbury Branch !! Opinion: CT transportation: the good, the bad and the impractical ctmirror.org/2025/02/16/ct-…

A ridership graph detailing the continued Waterbury ridership numbers and the fact it was the first rail branch to pass its pre Covid ridership and 1 of only 2 lines to have surpassed its pre Covid ridership for the full year of 2024.

More WBL improvements: State DOT Buying Downtown Parking Lots In Seymour For Train Station Upgrade | Valley Independent Sentineln valley.newhavenindependent.org/article/state_…

Monday morning on the WBL !!

CDOT continues to work on the Waterbury raised platform project and interior waiting room.

CDOT is working on a raised platform project along the Waterbury Branch. Here is a future look at the Naugatuck station,

Need a ride ??? Microtransit service is an accessible, on-demand mode of transportation that allows customers to use a smartphone app or telephone number to request and schedule a ride within designated service areas.  portal.ct.gov/dot/travel-gat…

More information on the Naugatuck station. ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/07/18/new…

More Waterbury branch rail platform upgrades. Here’s a look at the upcoming Beacon Falls station upgrade.

More Waterbury branch rail platform upgrades. Here’s a look at the upcoming Seymour station upgrade.

More Waterbury branch rail platform upgrades. Here’s a look at the upcoming Ansonia station upgrade.

More Waterbury branch rail platform upgrades. Here’s a look at the upcoming Derby station upgrade including the new waiting area and station upgrades.

The Waterbury branch ended 2026 147.40% higher than their pre-COVID numbers & 33.4% higher than their ridership numbers from 2025. Both numbers exceed all other branches & lines by a wide margin. That’s what happens when you increase service. Steady service builds ridership.