Government of Connecticut

Connecticut Port Authority, State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management, New England Central Railroad Announce Agreement to Support Future Growth

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Following lengthy negotiation, an outcome was reached that provides maximum benefits to the State of Connecticut, the Authority and the railroad.

Key Points: 
  • Following lengthy negotiation, an outcome was reached that provides maximum benefits to the State of Connecticut, the Authority and the railroad.
  • In return, the Authority has agreed to facilitate rail access for future port business requiring rail transportation.
  • NECR President Len Wagner said, This agreement builds on the completed upgrades to the NECR main line through Connecticut.
  • The Connecticut Port Authority is a quasi-public agency responsible for coordinating the development of the States ports, harbors and maritime economy.