US EditionMetro-North 'Super-Express' Trains to Begin Trips Between Poughkeepsie, NYC
New trains cut Hudson Line trips by up to 20 minutes and reduce emissions by 85%, improving reliability and encouraging public transit use, officials said.
- On Oct. 6, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Metro‑North Railroad will begin super‑express trains on the Hudson Line, cutting travel times between Poughkeepsie and Grand Central Terminal to under 90 minutes.
- After upgrades finished ahead of schedule, the launch moved up from 2026 as Metro‑North staff used simulation software, GPS, and signal data to shave up to 7 minutes from some runs.
- The MTA introduced more than two dozen new 4,200‑horsepower Siemens Charger locomotives that cut airborne pollutants by 85% and add 1,000 more horsepower while operating in diesel and third‑rail electric modes.
- Commuters will gain nearly 15 minutes daily as Hudson Valley commuters save over an hour weekly, while five additional weekend Leaf Peeper trains run Oct. 5 through Nov. 9.
- Hochul framed the move as part of climate and congestion efforts by saying faster trains will encourage shifts from cars amid congestion pricing and build on a systemwide on-time performance of 98%.
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Metro-North to launch ‘super express’ trains on Hudson Line
New 4,200-horsepower Siemens Charger locomotives begin hauling commuter trains this week on Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line. These new locomotives provide riders with more reliable service while reducing airborne pollutants by 85%, all while producing 1,000 more horsepower than the current fleet. MTA NEW YORK — Metro-North Railroad will launch “super express” trains next month between Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Grand Central Terminal. The trains…
Faster Metro-North trips to and from Poughkeepsie to debut on Oct. 6
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Hochul: MTA to speed up rail service to New York City
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