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More commuter trains good news

John A. Alexander Old Lyme

Publication: The Day

Published 11/30/2009 12:00 AM
Updated 11/30/2009 03:04 AM

For all who suffer the unbearable congestion on our most critical traffic artery, Interstate 95, the negotiations to add 10 extra trains to New London each day, for a total of 12, is great news ("DOT 'committed' to boost in Shore Line East service," Nov. 17). Each eight-car train can carry 832 passengers. Six full trains per day in each direction have the potential to take 4,992 round-trip passengers per day off I-95.
I call on the Department of Transportation to schedule six full, nonstop trains in each direction between Grand Central Terminal and waiting casino buses at Union Station relieving that congestion; providing metropolitan New York City casino patrons with fast, safe, convenient, reliable, economical access to their gaming tables; and bringing cruise ship customers through New London every day.
Is the DOT listening? The New London City Council?

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