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Any time we can shave off minutes from our commute, we’re happy campers.
According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Metro-North New Haven line now now offers an improved run time that's about ten minutes quicker than pervious schedules. We’d call that a win.
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The new Metro-North Railroad schedules started running on Sunday, March 30, and now include the fastest Super Express train service available between New Haven, Bridgeport and Grand Central Terminal in NYC. This change was part of an effort to streamline service along the New Haven Line and the railroad overall, the MTA says.
Changes to other trains given schedule optimization have helped speed up the following New Haven Line Super Express trains as well:
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The 5:06am train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal will now depart 2 minutes later at 5:08am, with an improved run time of 88 minutes.
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The 5:32am train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal will have an improved run time of 90 minutes and arrive at Grand Central Terminal at 7:02am, 10 minutes earlier than previous scheduled.
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The 7:52am train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal will have an improved run time and arrive at Grand Central Terminal at 9:30am, 3 minutes earlier than previously scheduled.
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The 4:16pm train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven will depart 5 minutes earlier at 4:11pm, and arrives in New Haven at 5:41pm, 15 minutes earlier than previously scheduled.
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The 4:49pm train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven will have an improved run time of 90 minutes, and arrive at New Haven Station at 6:19pm, 6 minutes earlier that previously scheduled.
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The 6:26pm train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven will have an improved run time of 90 minutes, arriving at New Haven Station at 7:56pm, 8 minutes earlier that previously scheduled.
The MTA says that the Metro-North team used specialized train-simulation software and in-depth analyses of GPS and signal data to create new timetables. Of course, improvements to Metro-North’s signaling infrastructure has helped increase train speeds and reduce the effect of speed restrictions along the New Haven line.
“Using comprehensive and thoughtful analysis combined with signal and infrastructure improvements we’ve made, Metro-North has created optimized train schedules that greatly improve our customers’ experience,” said Metro-North Railroad President Justin Vonashek in an official statement. “Super Express travelers save as much as 25 minutes each way, 250 minutes each week, and more than nine full days annually to spend with their friends and family.”
Let’s hope the MTA can deliver this kind of speed on its subways next.