Rep. Tom Vicino Welcomes Shoreline East Weekend Schedule

State Representative Tom Vicino (D-Clinton, Killingworth, Westbrook) applauded Governor Malloy and the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the new weekend train service on Shoreline East that will begin Saturday, June 1, 2013. The new service from New Haven to New London and Old Saybrook on Shore Line East will improve the accessibility of Connecticut’s many coastline tourist attractions and provide convenient access to beaches and parks. “This is great news for Connecticut,” said Governor Malloy. “New train service will make it easier and more convenient to get to the coast and ease road congestion during peak season. Visitors come from all over to enjoy Long Island Sound and the great venues near the shoreline. I join Connecticut residents in welcoming summer to the state.” The service, operated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) will include 19 weekend and holiday trains—14 to/from New London and 5 to/from Old Saybrook—in addition to the 30 regular Shore Line East weekday trains. “This expanded service is great news for our local economy by bringing in people looking to shop, visit restaurants and spend the day at the beach,” said Tom Vicino. “Our peak summer season is just a few weeks away and the timing for the new train schedules couldn’t have come at a better time.” Information on the new service and schedule is available at www.shorelineeast.com. Tom Vicino represents the 35th Assembly District of Clinton, Killingworth and Westbrook, and serves on the Commerce, Environment and Planning & Development Committees.