NY Metro-North Rail to Start ‘Super-Express’ Trains in October

New York City’s northern suburbs will get Metro-North Railroad train service that is 20 minutes faster than local routes beginning in October.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the new “super-express” trains will begin running on Oct. 6, sooner than the anticipated launch in 2026. Metro-North will offer five trains between Poughkeepsie and Grand Central Terminal that will operate in under 90 minutes. Riders of the speedier trains will not be charged a higher fare.

“Delivering better, faster Metro-North service to Hudson Valley commuters will propel economic growth across our state and improve quality of life,” Hochul said in ...