AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE SHORE LINE EAST RAIL LINE.

SB 22 appropriates funds from the Special Transportation Fund to increase Shore Line East rail service between New Haven and Mystic during summer weekends and holidays. Specifically, it adds service on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays from late May through early September 2026. This directly affects rail commuters traveling this route and aims to reduce traffic congestion on I-95 while supporting shoreline tourism. The bill provides concrete funding for expanded service hours without altering existing rail infrastructure or passenger fares.