Connecticut Transportation

What should students understand about Connecticut’s rail network?

• The New Haven Line serves only rural northwestern Connecticut
• Connecticut has no passenger rail connection with New York City
• Connecticut’s rail network reinforces its role as a link between New York and New England
• Shore Line East is an airline rather than a rail service

Which transportation claim about the New Haven Line is accurate?

• Connecticut has no passenger rail connection with New York City
• Connecticut’s transport network has little effect on commuting or settlement
• The New Haven Line is especially important to commuters in southwestern Connecticut
• The New Haven Line serves only rural northwestern Connecticut

What is the most accurate description of the Hartford Line?

• The New Haven Line serves only rural northwestern Connecticut
• The Hartford Line runs from Hartford to California
• The Hartford Line strengthens north-south connections through central Connecticut
• Connecticut has no passenger rail connection with New York City