The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the finalization of proposed rail fare changes for rail services in the state of Connecticut. The first of two proposed fare increases will go into effect on Monday, September 1, 2025.
The biennial state budget adopted in June resulted in a funding gap to support current rail services. The following fare increases will go into effect to avoid reductions to service levels:
- 5% fare increase on Metro-North Railroad services in Connecticut and CTrail Hartford Line and Shore Line East services, effective September 1, 2025
- 5% fare increase on Metro-North Railroad services in Connecticut and CTrail Hartford Line and Shore Line East services, effective July 1, 2026
Fares are a critical source of revenue to CTDOT and its service providers’ ability to operate a safe and reliable transportation system, while helping to support rising costs.
More information about the rail fare changes, including fare tables, are available at ct.gov/dot/proposedtransitchanges.
CTDOT accepted comments regarding the proposed changes between June 6 and July 6, 2025. Four public hearings were held in-person and virtually as well as two pop-ups at rail stations.
“These fare increases will help maintain existing rail service levels by keeping the same number of trains on the schedule for our customers,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
Customers are encouraged to sign up for alerts by email on rail operators’ websites for the most up-to-date service announcements. A list of transit providers can be found ct.gov/dot.