Connecticut Railroad Hands Off 8-Mile Track Operations
Published Date: 3/27/2026
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Summary
Connecticut Southern Railroad (CSO) is taking over operations of an 8.64-mile rail line in Connecticut from Central New England Railroad (CNZR). This change happens because CNZR’s lease is ending, and CSO will start running the line around April 21, 2026. No shippers are affected, and CSO expects to make less than $5 million a year from this deal.
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