NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — The MTA announced Tuesday that it will increase weekday Metro-North rail service starting March 27.
A total of 66 weekday trains will be restored along the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines, which will reduce trip times at several stations by up to 13 minutes.
The Yankee Clipper trains, providing direct service to Yankee Stadium for all home games, will also return this year.
"As more riders return to traditional peak periods, Metro-North is improving the attractiveness of its weekday service," said Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi. "We have been listening to our customers and the message is clear — they want more trains and seating capacity as well as faster trips. This is exactly what our latest service increase provides."
The changes will bring Metro-North's weekday service to 89% of pre-pandemic levels.
Here's a breakdown of the service changes on the three East of Hudson lines:
Hudson Line
Hudson Line weekday service will increase from 142 trains to 156 trains, with additional trains being added between Grand Central Terminal, Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie.
Service to the Breakneck Ridge station will resume in the spring once safety enhancements are completed at the station.
Harlem Line
Harlem Line weekday service will increase from 190 trains to 208 trains with additional trains between Grand Central Terminal, White Plains and Southeast.
New Haven Line
New Haven Line weekday service will increase from 244 trains to 278 trains with additional trains between Grand Central Terminal, Stamford and New Haven.
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