WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announce that the newly constructed Windsor Locks Train Station is now open for CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service.
The new station relocates passenger rail and bus service from the south of the town’s downtown area to a central location near Main Street, close to housing, businesses, Windsor Locks Town Hall, and the Windsor Locks Public Library. It includes expanded bus service to Bradley International Airport, providing weekday and new weekend connections.
State and local officials celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the station.
“We built this new station to correct the missing link in the redevelopment of downtown Windsor Locks, connecting residents to jobs and travelers to Bradley International Airport and beyond,” Lamont said. “Bringing rail and bus service into the heart of downtown encourages new housing and private investment and supports the town’s growth for generations.”
The new station provides 160 parking spaces, electric vehicle chargers, bicycle racks, and a dedicated bus pickup and drop-off area. An approximately 500-foot platform allows fully accessible level boarding, while a 9,500-square-foot station utility building supports operations and passenger access.
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Passenger amenities include heated waiting areas, overhead canopies, an electric snow melting system, Wi-Fi, seating, ticket vending machines, passenger information displays, and emergency call boxes.
The overall $121.2 million project includes $46.1 million for station and roadway improvements and $75.1 million for track and pedestrian bridge improvements, funded with approximately 85 percent state funds and 15 percent federal funds.
The investment supports Main Street revitalization and builds on nearby housing developments, including Montgomery Mill and Trinity Financial’s planned transit-oriented development.
“With 43,000 passenger trips expected annually by 2030, Windsor Locks will become a regional transportation hub connecting rail, bus service, and Bradley International Airport for travel across Connecticut and the Northeast,” Eucalitto said. “Thank you to Governor Lamont, the Federal Railroad Administration, and Amtrak for bringing passenger rail and bus service into downtown Windsor Locks and helping transform the town’s future.”
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The project includes approximately 1,800 feet of Main Street reconstruction, with improved sidewalks, drainage, traffic signals, and a multiuse trail for walking and bicycling. A new pedestrian bridge over the Windsor Locks Canal connects the Main Street trail to the Canal Trail.
Railroad improvements include reconstruction and realignment of approximately 5,700 feet of Track 1 and construction of approximately 4,400 feet of new bypass Track 2. Upgraded signals, railroad crossings, and train control systems will improve safety, reliability, and operational flexibility.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is coordinating this work with Amtrak, which owns the rail line and is a major partner in the project. Track construction remains underway, with full project completion anticipated in spring 2028.
