Overview

• Connecticut Department of Transportation has proposed a 5% fare increase on Metro-North New Haven, Danbury, New Canaan and Waterbury services starting in September and a second 5% bump in July 2026.
• The proposal must clear a CTDOT final decision by August 1 before heading to a full Metropolitan Transportation Authority board vote on Wednesday.
• MTA committee members described the combined 10% increase as “scary” and “exorbitant” but voted to advance the plan to the full board.
• Only Connecticut stations would see the fare adjustments while Metro-North stops in New York remain unchanged.
• CTDOT officials say the hikes are necessary to close a budget shortfall and preserve existing train service levels.