Service Goes South, Fares Go North: a Look at Metro-North

Connecticut Public Radio | By Tucker Ives,

Catie Talarski

Published November 20, 2013 at 4:38 PM EST

It’s been a rough year for Connecticut’s commuter rail line. From the derailment in Bridgeport to the extended power outage, Metro-North commuters have had headache after headache. So what can we do to improve the rail system and get people to and from New York City safely and on time?

Are you a regular Metro-North commuter? We'd like to hear from you about your experiences and how satisfied you are with the service.

GUESTS:

Jim Cameron, Chairman Pro Tempore of the Connecticut Commuter Rail Council
Rep. Gail Lavielle, Republican representing Norwalk, Westport and Wilton
Jim O'Grady?, Transportation reporter for WNYC
Yonah Freemark, Writes about transportation at The Transport Politic

Tucker Ives

Tucker Ives is WNPR's morning news producer.

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Catie Talarski

Catie Talarski is Senior Director of Storytelling and Radio Programming at Connecticut Public.

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