93-514: East Norwalk is a neighborhood of Norwalk, Connecticut , located mostly in Norwalk's third taxing district with segments of its northernmost area within the first and fifth taxing districts. As one of the earliest settlements of Norwalk, it was so marked with a block of 'suitably inscribed' 'native granite' formally located on the corner of Fitch Street and East Avenue. East Norwalk is the location of Norwalk's original colonial settlements. The land
186-871: A branch off the Danbury Branch at the aptly named Branchville, CT to Ridgefield, CT ; another branch off the main line for freight at Bridgeport known as the Berkshire (a never-used bridge spans the Merritt Parkway in Trumbull that would have accommodated this branch under potential reactivation scenarios); and the Maybrook line, which connected the Waterbury Branch with the Danbury Branch, with several branches of its own. Branch line trains generally operate as their own zone and terminate at
279-476: A coastal city, Norwalk is home to a great many water sports, including competitive swimming , recreational boating and fishing , sailing , windsurfing , and kayaking . The Norwalk River and inner Norwalk Harbor host rowing events and organizations. Norwalk resident Daniel Walsh won a bronze medal in Beijing with the U.S. Olympic rowing team in the 2008 Summer Olympics . Three golf courses are in
372-565: A derailment near Fairfield . On September 25, 2013 , a Con Edison failure required the use of diesel locomotives and bus service between Mount Vernon and Harrison for 12 days. New Haven Line mainline trains primarily use electric multiple unit (EMU) consists of Kawasaki M8 railcars. All New Haven Line electric trains change over between third rail and overhead catenary between Mount Vernon East and Pelham at normal track speed. Inbound trains to Grand Central lower their pantographs in this area, while outbound trains raise them;
465-469: A largely four-track electrified mainline, the New Haven Line is capable of supporting a mix of local and express service, allowing for a higher density of stations than many other commuter rail lines. By the beginning of the 20th century, there were stations in every population center along the line. Although some of these were dropped over the years due to low ridership, no new stations were added to
558-614: A main line station; passengers can then transfer to a train bound for another main line station or Grand Central. The southern terminus for each branch line is Stamford on the New Canaan Branch, South Norwalk on the Danbury Branch, and Bridgeport on the Waterbury Branch. All trains run local on their respective branch lines. During peak hours, however, some trains on the New Canaan and Danbury Branches run limited one-seat service to Grand Central; these trains run express on
651-564: A safety feature used in routing trains, keeping safe distances, and moderating train speeds. Signals are controlled from a centralized location, the Operations Control Center in New York City. Until the 1980s, the New Haven Line had a decentralized signaling system, and each section of track was controlled by a separate switch tower. The switch towers themselves did not get radio communication with each other until
744-400: A successful test of trains in non-revenue service on August 23. The service was operated using NJ Transit equipment under an operating agreement among NJT, Metro-North, and Amtrak. NJT equipment was required as its electric locomotive power was capable of running under the various catenary systems over three separate railroads using different power supplies. The program was only offered for
837-648: A temporary Devon Transfer station served as the transfer point between mainline service and Waterbury Branch trains. The first phase of repairs to the adjacent Housatonic River Railroad Bridge over the Housatonic River prevented Waterbury Branch trains from accessing the normal transfer point at Bridgeport , necessitating the temporary transfer station. The Devon Transfer station was re-activated in 2016 from April until October to accommodate additional repairs and catenary wire work. On July 16, 2014, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy approved $ 2.75 million for
930-532: A year. The busiest intermediate station is Stamford , with 8.4 million passengers, or 21% of the line's ridership. The line was originally part of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad , forming the southern leg of the New Haven's main line. It is colored red on Metro-North timetables and system maps, and stations on the line have red trim. The red color-coding is a nod to the red paint used in
1023-768: Is U.S. Route 7 , which is an expressway throughout most of the route in the city. The expressway section ends at Grist Mill Road in Norwalk from where Route 7 resumes northbound along Main Ave. Other state routes include Routes 53 , 123 , and 136 . Public transport bus service within Norwalk is provided by Norwalk Transit District . Norwalk Transit District operates fixed-route public bus service in Norwalk and Westport with evening and Sunday shuttles (serving South Norwalk, Main Avenue, and Connecticut Avenue) and commuter shuttles. Access to other cities through bus services Milford , Danbury , and Stamford. All fixed-route buses meet at
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#17327795254931116-672: Is a 72.7 mi (117.0 km) commuter rail line operated by the Metro-North Railroad in the U.S. states of New York and Connecticut . Running from New Haven, Connecticut , to New York City , the New Haven Line joins the Harlem Line in Mount Vernon, New York , and continues south to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan . The New Haven Line carries 125,000 passengers every weekday and 39 million passengers
1209-694: Is a city located in Western Connecticut , United States, in southern Fairfield County , on the northern shore of the Long Island Sound . Norwalk lies within both the New York metropolitan area and the Bridgeport metropolitan area . Norwalk was originally settled in 1649, and is the sixth-most populous city in Connecticut . According to the 2020 United States Census , it has a population of 91,184. Roger Ludlow purchased
1302-632: Is also the site of the assembly of the annual Memorial Day parade. The land, formally named Duffy's Field, was also once a dumpsite that was never environmentally tested. Dumping continued until the 1960s. Veterans Park was built before the state Department of Environmental Protection had a permitting process for old dumpsites. The Norwalk Oyster Festival is an annual festival located in Veterans Memorial Park, held in September each year. • Public transport bus service within Norwalk
1395-402: Is being undertaken to detail the costs and benefits of implementing more frequent service on the line. The line would have to be upgraded to accommodate additional service. On July 11, 2022, six new express trains were added to the New Haven Line, only stopping at New Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford, and Grand Central. These trains, of which three would run in the morning, and three would run in
1488-487: Is electrified, and uses the same Kawasaki M8 railcars as the main line. The Danbury Branch and Waterbury Branches, on the other hand, use Shoreliner consists powered by diesel locomotives. Some main line trains will occasionally use diesel equipment in revenue runs for positioning or due to equipment shortages. The New Haven Railroad, Metro-North's predecessor, had an extensive branch network in Connecticut, including:
1581-783: Is grade-separated with no grade crossings, although there are several privately marked-pedestrian crossings in many of the storage yards such as the East Side Yard in Bridgeport. Within the Metro-North system, the New Haven Line is the only line with operating branch lines. These three branch lines are the New Canaan Branch , the Danbury Branch , and the Waterbury Branch . The New Canaan Branch
1674-837: Is on the Danbury Branch. Metro-North provides commuter service for all four stations. The structure at 47 Wall Street was formerly the Wall Street station of the Danbury Branch, which operated from 1896 to 1936. The city's trolley system barn also operated on Wall Street. Norwalk is within reasonable distance of 11 airports - four general aviation, two regional, and five international. Electric power and natural gas in most of Norwalk are provided by Eversource Energy . The districts purchase wholesale power and arrange for its delivery to, and distribution within, their respective districts. Power lines and meters in East Norwalk , South Norwalk , and parts of Rowayton are maintained by
1767-524: Is operated as shuttle service between Danbury and South Norwalk, or between Waterbury and Bridgeport. The P32AC-DMs used on the New Haven Line are in pool service, meaning that locomotives from either Metro-North or CTDOT can be used on the New Haven Line. Coaches with either paint scheme can also be used. Shore Line East uses a dedicated subfleet of M8 cars with third-rail shoes removed, which cannot be operated into Grand Central, but can be operated into NY Penn Station and Boston, if needed. A 2010 study of
1860-711: Is part of the Northeast Corridor ; its share of the Northeast Corridor is the busiest rail line in the United States. Amtrak 's Northeast Regional and Acela use the line between New Rochelle, New York , and New Haven, and five New Haven Line stations are shared with Amtrak. Local freight service is provided on the line in Connecticut by CSX Transportation , and the Providence and Worcester Railroad operates unit trains of stone along
1953-745: Is provided by Norwalk Transit District , also known as Wheels . •Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line runs through and stops at East Norwalk . The city of Norwalk Fire Department operates 1 Fire Station in East Norwalk: Fire Station # 3 is located at 56 Van Zant St. Fire Station # 3 was the home of the Mayflower Volunteer Hook & Ladder Co. 1, one of the city's original volunteer fire companies. 41°06′11″N 73°24′14″W / 41.103°N 73.404°W / 41.103; -73.404 ( East Norwalk ) Norwalk, Connecticut Norwalk
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#17327795254932046-629: Is represented in the United States Congress by one congressional representative (Democrat Jim Himes ) in the United States House of Representatives , and along with the rest of Connecticut, by two U.S. Senators (Democrats Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy ) in the United States Senate . Norwalk Public Schools operates public schools, while the community also has various private schools. Norwalk
2139-665: Is still needed today since the New Haven Line and Harlem Line share trackage between Grand Central and Mount Vernon; the two lines split just north of the Harlem Line's Woodlawn station . Stamford Transportation Center divides the New Haven Line's mainline into an "inner zone" and an "outer zone". Inner zone trains run local, serving all stops between Grand Central and Stamford. Outer zone trains run express between Grand Central and Stamford, making only one intermediate stop at Harlem-125th Street , before running local between Stamford and New Haven. The entire New Haven Line mainline
2232-433: Is supplied to the catenary at 12.5 kV, 60 Hz. The following connecting rail services are available from Amtrak , Metro-North Railroad and Shore Line East . Milepost Zero on the New Haven Line is at the north property line of 42nd Street (i.e. 200–300 ft south of the ends of the tracks). Since the main line and the New Canaan Branch are equipped with 12.5 kV 60 Hz overhead catenary , as opposed to just
2325-603: Is the law-writing body of the City of Norwalk. Norwalk's common council consists of fifteen council members, five elected at-large and ten elected by district , two from each district. Norwalk is represented in the Connecticut General Assembly by five House representatives corresponding to five Connecticut legislative districts and one senator from one Connecticut Senate district. Norwalk, which lies within Connecticut's 4th congressional district ,
2418-494: Is to be split as per the CTDOT/MTA operating agreement (65%/35%, respectively). The M8s each have two single-leaf doors on each side and a full-width operator's cab. The cars are capable of using two types of overhead electrical wires, as well as under-running third rail. The M8s are equipped with Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System and positive train control . In order to run from New Rochelle to Penn Station as part of
2511-669: The Housatonic River Railroad Bridge that year completed quadruple-tracking of the line from Woodlawn Junction to New Haven. The New Haven was merged into Penn Central in 1969. On November 25, 1969, Penn Central, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority , and the states of New York and Connecticut agreed that New York would buy its section of the line and Connecticut would lease its section as far as New Haven. The acquisition took place on January 1, 1971, and included
2604-468: The Kawasaki -made M8s entered service and alleviated current equipment shortages. To replace its aging M2 fleet and increase its total fleet size, Metro-North and CTDOT have undertaken to purchase from Kawasaki Rail Car an initial order of 300 M8 EMUs. The initial order consists of a "base order" of 210 and a "first option" of 90 cars. This order is estimated to cost $ 760 million. The base order cost
2697-601: The Penn Station Access project, the cars will be equipped with third rail shoes that can operate on both over- and under-running third rail systems. Originally, delivery of the first six M8 cars for testing was to be in July 2009, but was delayed until December 2009 for varied reasons such as design revisions and production delays. The contract allows for additional options for CTDOT of an additional 80 cars, an option that has since been exercised. On July 20, 2011,
2790-521: The football , basketball, soccer , and field hockey teams in the fall, as well as lacrosse , baseball , and softball teams in the spring. Brien McMahon High School's football team won the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference and Class M State Football championship in 1994. McMahon High School's boys' lacrosse team won the state division 2 lacrosse championship in 2000. Norwalk
2883-485: The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th districts take place in odd-numbered years. The Fourth and Fifth districts are not counted as separate governments, as they constitute the city proper. Each taxing district has its own property tax rate reflecting the mix of services each receives from the city. Secondly, municipal elections of mayor, common council, board of education, and other positions are also held in odd-numbered years at 13 polling places within five voting districts around
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2976-612: The 750 V DC third rail of the Hudson and Harlem Lines, different rolling stock that can operate with either power system runs on the New Haven Line. This rolling stock, originally produced by General Electric in two batches (144 in 1972–73 and 100 in 1975–77), was initially branded as the M2 Cosmopolitan , with later versions being made on license by Tokyu Car (model M4 , 1988) and Morrison-Knudsen (model M6 , 1994). Cosmopolitans can be easily spotted by their red stripe along
3069-504: The Boston Post Road, but the completion of the line is hoped to help provide additional power to lower Fairfield County. In addition a high-voltage undersea line runs from Manressa Island to Long Island to help provide electric power to Long Island Power Authority customers. In 2008 the city government of Norwalk started initial investigations of whether the city might resume generating power for sale to electricity customers in
3162-475: The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced the order of 25 unpowered M8 railcars, with options for up to 25 more, at a cost of US$ 93 million to replace the 48-car M6 fleet. The original order of 405 cars was completed on July 13, 2015, except for the 25 unpowered cars on option. Sixty additional M8 cars were ordered in 2016. A new rail car facility to accommodate the new M8 cars
3255-640: The Connecticut State Bond Commission authorized $ 21 million for design work for the station, in addition to funding for the upgrade of a station on the Danbury Branch. Design on the station began in January 2017, and construction of the station was to begin in spring 2019, before being completed in fall 2021. In November 2017, the Connecticut DOT announced that it would halt funding for the construction of Orange station and
3348-607: The Interstate. Today the East Norwalk Neighborhood Association area is Calf Pasture Beach north to Interstate 95 and Norwalk River and Harbor east to Westport. Residents of postal zip code 06855 are automatically members of ENNA. Norwalk's neighborhoods do not have official status, and as such are boundary deficient. Nonetheless, East Norwalk's location within the city of Norwalk can be roughly described as being south of Interstate 95 , east of
3441-514: The New Canaan and Waterbury Branches considered the construction of a station at Devon Wye in Milford, Connecticut , where the Waterbury Branch joins the New Haven mainline. The station would allow service to be increased on the branch by running some trains to the new station with connections to New Haven trains, rather than taking up slots on the busy mainline. The two station alternatives would have cost $ 73 to $ 114 million. For six months in 2015,
3534-570: The New Haven Line mainline for over 100 years ( Merritt 7 station on the Danbury Branch opened in 1985). Fairfield Metro (now Fairfield-Black Rock) opened in December 2011 to support a new commercial development. After a decade-long process choosing between locations in West Haven and Orange, West Haven station opened in August 2013, filling the longest gap on the line. Currently, a study
3627-631: The New Haven Line shares track with the Harlem Line in the Bronx, along this line it stops only at Fordham , due to an 1848 agreement with the Harlem Line's predecessor railroad, the New York Central . This agreement granted the New Haven predecessor New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad trackage rights over the Harlem Line to Grand Central Terminal, but restricted its service in the Bronx to discharge service only (i.e. no boarding revenue passengers). This agreement continued until 2019, due to
3720-466: The New Haven Line's one stop in the Bronx is currently at Fordham, from 1848 until the 1920s that stop was instead at Woodlawn . The New Haven Line is also operated in Connecticut under an agreement between Metro-North and the CTDOT, in which costs for main line operation are shared (currently 65% CTDOT and 35% Metro-North) and costs for branch service are borne 100% by CTDOT. Amtrak pays Metro-North for
3813-462: The New Haven Line, allowing it to operate stone trains from Cedar Hill Yard in New Haven to a connection with the New York and Atlantic Railway in New York City. CSX Transportation also provides freight service for several customers on the line from Cedar Hill. Since 1996, the New Haven main line and New Canaan branch have used Automatic Train Control (ATC) in conjunction with cab signals ,
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3906-593: The New Haven's paint scheme for much of the last decade of its history. The section from Grand Central to the New York-Connecticut border is owned by Metro-North and the section from the state line to New Haven is owned by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). From west to east in Connecticut, three branches split off: the New Canaan Branch , Danbury Branch , and Waterbury Branch , all owned by CTDOT. The New Haven Line
3999-763: The Norwalk Little League team won the Little League World Series in 1952 . The 14-year-old Babe Ruth League team won the championship in 2008. In 2010, the 12-year-old Norwalk all-star team made it to the Cal Ripken League World Series and placed third in the country. In 2011, the Norwalk Senior American Legion baseball team won the Connecticut state championship. This had not been accomplished by any other Norwalk Legion team in
4092-464: The Norwalk River, north of a line from the Norwalk River along 5th Street to Gregory Boulevard, west of a line along Gregory Boulevard to Emerson Street then along Stanley Street then along Strawberry Hill Avenue back to Interstate 95. One prominent local institution in the neighborhood is Overton's , a 60-year-old "landmark food stand" that closes down in the colder months. The owner also owns
4185-649: The Third Taxing District installed 3 diesel powered generators at the Norden complex on Norden Place that were initially licensed only for emergency power supply. By summer 2008 the generators, with a combined capacity of 6 Megawatts, had been upgraded to allow licensed operation as regular power providers for the grid (not just emergency power). In 2007 and 2008 the construction of the Middletown-Norwalk transmission line disrupted traffic along
4278-504: The Transportation Hub. The Metro-North Railroad 's New Haven Line runs through and stops in Norwalk. The train goes west and east, with Grand Central Terminal and New Haven Union Station being the final stops. The Danbury Branch runs from South Norwalk to Danbury, CT . Four stations are in Norwalk, three of them on the main line which is: Rowayton , South Norwalk and East Norwalk . The fourth station, Merritt 7 ,
4371-527: The accompanying transit-oriented development as the state was running out of funds for transportation projects. In connection with the planned redevelopment of the Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill as a residential neighborhood, reopening a Georgetown station on the Danbury Branch has been approved, though not yet scheduled or funded. The previous station was abandoned in the 1970s due to low ridership. The Waterbury and New Canaan Branch study also considered
4464-648: The areas east of the Norwalk River from Chief Mahackemo of the Norwaake (or Naramauke) Indians in 1640. Norwalk was settled in 1649, incorporated September 1651, and named after the Algonquin word noyank , meaning "point of land", or more probably from the Native American name "Naramauke". The Battle of Norwalk took place during the Revolutionary War, and led to the burning of most of
4557-584: The branch. There was also a collision between two trains in Mount Vernon in 1988, which killed an engineer. In 2012 two people were killed by a train-car collision at an ungated grade crossing on the Danbury Branch in Redding, Connecticut , and in 2013 a track worker was struck and killed in West Haven . The May 2013 Fairfield train crash resulted in 72 injuries after two trains collided following
4650-471: The catenary bridges; these were all replaced throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s with wayside "dwarf" signals at track level along the right-of-way. The form of signalization known as Centralized Traffic Control , or CTC, is used on the main line and the New Canaan Branch, as well as on the Danbury and Waterbury Branches starting in 2013 and 2021 respectively. The New Haven's traction power system
4743-561: The city has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94 km ), of which 13.5 square miles (35 km ) (37.24%) are covered by water. Norwalk's topography is dominated by its coastline along Long Island Sound, the Norwalk River and its eastern and western banks, and the Norwalk Islands . The highest elevation is 315 feet (96 m) above sea level on the fairway of the 16th hole of the Silvermine Golf Course, and
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#17327795254934836-726: The city of Norwalk: Shorehaven Golf Club is a private club in East Norwalk, the Silvermine Golf Club is a private club in Silvermine (part of the course lies in the town of Wilton), and the Oak Hills Park golf course is a public course in West Norwalk. The cross-town rivalry between the city's two largest high schools, Norwalk High School and Brien McMahon High School , is fierce, particularly for
4929-507: The city voted for Bill Clinton . However, between 1928 and 1992, the city only voted Democratic twice: 1936 and 1964 . The City of Norwalk currently has six taxing districts. The First, Second, Third, and Sixth taxing districts are political entities with their respective voters electing officers, holding annual business meetings, approving budgets, and considering other matters, as specified in each of their charters. Election of Taxing District Commissioners and Treasurers by voters from
5022-544: The city. Norwalk Police Department serves as the city's police department , and Norwalk Fire Department serves Norwalk's fire protection district. Norwalk is served 24/7 by Norwalk Hospital and Norwalk Hospital EMS, a 911 paramedic service. The service consists of hospital-based paramedics and EMT-Is who serve Norwalk as well as New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, and Westport. Full-length features and documentary films, filmed or set in Norwalk: Partially or entirely recorded in Norwalk: New Haven Line The New Haven Line
5115-427: The city. Voting districts are not the same for state and federal elections, which are held on even-numbered years at 12 polling locations. Norwalk's municipal government is a weak-mayor form of a mayor-council government with the mayor of Norwalk elected by its voters. The city's charter gives certain administrative powers exclusively to the council and others jointly to the Council and Mayor. The Common Council
5208-421: The current city. The Ku Klux Klan had a brief presence in Norwalk during the 1920s, but quickly fell apart due to internal issues. In 1955, multiple hurricanes hit the city, causing flooding in Norwalk Harbor . During the 1970s, efforts were taken to historically preserve South Norwalk, resulting in the creation of the Washington Street Historic District . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
5301-479: The districts. Both the second (SNEW) and third (TTD) district electric departments belong to the six member Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative which pools their wholesale power purchasing to obtain lower rates for their customers. Connecticut Light and Power (now Eversource Energy) operated a power plant, Norwalk Harbor Station on Manresa Island , from 1960 to 1999 when it was acquired by NRG Energy , which then began its deactivation in 2013. In 2004
5394-496: The early afternoon games so that the NJT equipment could be moved back in place for the Monday morning rush hour. The service made limited stops on New Haven Line, and used the Hell Gate Line to access New York Penn Station and Secaucus Junction . At Secaucus, riders transferred to a shuttle on the Meadowlands Rail Line . Stops included New Haven, West Haven, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Westport, South Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich, Rye, Larchmont, Penn Station, and Secaucus. Although
5487-496: The evening, would operate to Grand Central in as little as 99 minutes. The Norwalk rail accident occurred at the Norwalk River bridge in Norwalk, Connecticut , on May 6, 1853, killing 48 people. Another occurred in Westport, Connecticut , in 1895, and another in that town on October 3, 1912. Another fatality occurred in August 1969 on the New Canaan Branch, which prompted the line's then-operator, Penn Central, to stop operating northbound and southbound trains simultaneously on
5580-449: The expected 25 years, undergoing a Critical Systems Repair (CSR) program. The CSR program was modified in 2008 as the delivery of M8s neared. Cars that underwent CSR earlier in the program were undergoing additional renovation. Funding was identified in the MTA's 2010 capital program to continue the CSR program if the M4 and M6 cars were not retired; they were ultimately withdrawn in 2015. The M2s were retired in 2018 as sufficient numbers of
5673-416: The financial position to undertake the project. After several years of contention, West Haven was chosen over Orange in December 2001 as the site for a new station , which opened in 2013. However, local advocates continued to push for an additional station in Orange . In July 2011, Governor Malloy signed a bill that sought a funding source, but that committed no funds to the project. On February 1, 2017,
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#17327795254935766-423: The inspiration for the song " Yankee Doodle ". " Veteran's Memorial Park and Marina " is situated on 35 acres, and includes a marina and boat launch site, a playground, bicycle and jogging paths, basketball courts, soccer, hockey, and football fields, baseball diamonds, visitor docks with full power available, a boating center and marina. The park also includes a walk esplanade overlooking scenic Norwalk Harbor." It
5859-405: The late 1960s, when Penn Central took over the New Haven Line. Track interlockings are governed within Control Point boundaries, or CPs. The New Haven Line is unique in that the CPs are known (informally) by nicknames for their region. In December 2020, Positive Train Control was fully implemented on the mainline and several branch lines. Signals on the New Haven Line had once been mounted on
5952-433: The line have changed. The Columbus Avenue station in Mount Vernon was closed in the Penn Central era, due to its proximity to Mt. Vernon station and the expense of converting it to high-level platforms. It had previously been a transfer station to the overhead viaduct station of the New York, Westchester and Boston Railway ; an impressive ruin remains and is easily visible from passing trains. Other stations abandoned along
6045-422: The line. The rail line from New York to New Haven was completed by 1849, and commuters started using the trains soon afterward. The line was part of the New York and New Haven Railroad — after 1872, the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad — which had trackage rights over the New York Central Railroad 's New York and Harlem Railroad into Grand Central. The Great Blizzard of 1888 blocked
6138-532: The low elevation is sea level on Long Island Sound. As of the census of 2010, 85,603 people, 35,415 households, and 21,630 families resided in the city. The population density was 2,358.2 inhabitants per square mile (910.5/km ). The 35,415 housing units had an average density of 975.6 per square mile (376.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 68.7% White, 14.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 4.8% Asian, 9.1% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 24.3% of
6231-407: The main line below New Rochelle, ran local passenger service to the Harlem River Terminal in the South Bronx until 1931, and has several abandoned stations. It was a major freight route for the New Haven to Queens , where it interchanged with the Long Island Rail Road and the Pennsylvania Railroad . Four new stations are planned along this route as part of Metro-North's Penn Station Access . As
6324-547: The main line but still make all stops on their respective branch lines. Unlike the main line, the New Haven Line branches operate almost entirely at grade, with frequent crossings. Yankees–East 153rd Street station opened on May 23, 2009. Although it is a Hudson Line commuter station, it offers New Haven and Harlem Line commuters direct game-day service on weekends and after weeknight games, and shuttle service from Harlem–125th Street station during peak periods. The Yankee Stadium station, Harlem-125th Street and Fordham are
6417-450: The mainline include Devon, at the junction of the Waterbury Branch , and Norwalk, replaced by South Norwalk. The changeover from catenary to third rail was moved from Woodlawn to just west of Pelham in the early 1990s. The catenary poles are still intact as they carry several communications lines. There is an abandoned rail yard just east of Port Chester station . The New Haven's Harlem River and Port Chester Railroad , diverging from
6510-416: The neighboring Harbor Lights waterfront restaurant and the East Side cafe. The food stand was founded by Willis Overton in 1948 and sold to the Gavrielidis family in 2000 because the Gavrielidises were the only potential buyers who promised not to tear it down, according to Willis' son, Neil. The burial location of some the first settlers of Norwalk including Governor Thomas Fitch, IV , and Thomas Fitch, V ,
6603-491: The operating agreement between Metro-North and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), which means passengers traveling between Fordham and Manhattan could not ride on a New Haven Line train. Beginning April 14, 2019, passengers heading to and from Grand Central can also travel on New Haven Line trains. This was a result of an agreement reached with CDOT, under which revenue from tickets between Fordham and Manhattan would be split between Metro-North and CDOT. While
6696-495: The planning of a station in the East End of Bridgeport, Connecticut . The new station, was to be called Barnum after showman and former Bridgeport mayor P. T. Barnum , and was planned to open in 2021. The station would have had two island platforms, allowing for improved express service on the New Haven Line, increasing capacity. As of 2019, the project has been cancelled by the Connecticut DOT after determining they were not in
6789-528: The population were below the poverty line , including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. Booking Holdings , Datto , FactSet , Pepperidge Farm , Priceline.com , Terex , Ventus , and Xerox have headquarters in Norwalk. The Financial Accounting Foundation and the Financial Accounting Standards Board are also based in Norwalk. Norwalk has voted Democratic for president since 1992 , when
6882-411: The population. Of the 35,415 households, 27.9% had children under 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were not families. About 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size in the city was 2.55, and the average family size
6975-514: The rail line in Westport, between the Saugatuck and Green's Farms stations. It took eight days to restore service, as snow was dug out by hand. The line was grade separated into a cut in Mount Vernon in 1893 as a result of multiple collisions between trains and horsecars. As part of the construction of Grand Central Terminal in the early 1900s, all of New York Central's lines that ran into
7068-447: The right to run its trains on the line using its electrical system and the resulting increase in maintenance needs. This payment totaled approximately $ 11.8 million in 2013. Metro-North dispatches Amtrak trains on the line and receives bonus payments from Amtrak for keeping its trains running on time. When Metro-North fails to do so, it is required to pay penalties to Amtrak. The Providence and Worcester Railroad has overhead rights on
7161-434: The side, the presence of pantographs on the lead cars in each set, and a dynamic braking grid on the roof. M2s operated in married pairs, differentiating them from their predecessor equipment of Pullman Standard and 4400-series washboard MU's (retired since the late 1970s and early 1980s). M4s and M6s operated in triplets, with the middle "D" car not having a cab. Many M2s were reconditioned to extend their useful life beyond
7254-468: The storied 83-year history. The team defeated Branford, Connecticut, in the championship game. The girls' Norwalk Pride fast-pitch softball team won the Connecticut state championship in 2005, 2006, and 2007. The Norwalk Biddy Basketball All-Star team Won the state and regional titles and then went on to the world championships in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1986 and placed seventh in the world. Being
7347-631: The terminal were electrified. Third rail was installed on the Hudson and Harlem Divisions, while the New Haven Division received overhead wires on the segments that were not shared with the Harlem and Hudson Division. Steam locomotives on the New Haven Division were replaced with electric locomotives , and later electric multiple units . New Haven Division electric trains started running to Grand Central in October 1907. The replacement of
7440-415: The third rail shoes stay in the same position both in and out of third rail territory. Both catenary and third rail overlap for a quarter-mile between Mount Vernon East and Pelham to facilitate this changeover. When the line was first electrified in 1907, trains transitioned between third rail and overhead catenary at Woodlawn Heights, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Pelham. This changeover
7533-716: The three Metro-North stations that serve New Haven Line customers without being located on the Line itself. The Train to the Game service on the New Haven Line to the Meadowlands Sports Complex operated only for Sunday 1 pm New York Giants and New York Jets NFL games. The first game scheduled was on September 20, 2009, when the New York Jets hosted the New England Patriots , following
7626-592: The three branches. After Penn Central went bankrupt, the Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) took over operations in 1976. The MTA took over operations in 1983, and merged Conrail's former commuter rail lines in the New York area into Metro-North. The MTA undertook to rebuild the railroad, upgrading signals, tracks, ties, roadbeds, and rolling stock. Over the years, some stations have been abandoned or closed, and some characteristics of
7719-494: The town. In 1836, the borough of Norwalk was created, covering the central area of the town. In 1853, the first ever train disaster in the United States happened over the Norwalk River . During the 19th and early 20th century, Norwalk was a major railroad stop for the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad . The city of South Norwalk and the remaining parts of the town of Norwalk were both combined in 1910 to form
7812-400: Was 3.16. The age distribution was 22% under 18, with 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% were 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 76,161, and for a family was $ 103,032. The per capita income for the city was $ 43,303. About 5.7% of families and 8.4% of
7905-471: Was built in New Haven. Originally estimated at $ 300 million, the facility was expected to cost $ 1 billion by 2014. As with the Harlem and Hudson Lines, diesel-powered trains are driven by Brookville BL20GH and dual-mode GE Genesis P32AC-DM locomotives, paired with Shoreliner coaches. While some peak-period trains operate directly to and from Grand Central Terminal with Genesis P32AC-DM dual-mode locomotives only, most New Haven Line diesel-only territory
7998-485: Was established in the 1670s was located near the Ludlow Square area of East Norwalk (near the former Roger Ludlow Junior High School). Baseball and softball are popular amateur sports with active leagues across many age groups in Norwalk. Four baseball fields and 16 Little League fields are in the city. Several of the fields, including Calf Pasture Beach , are illuminated for nighttime play. The fields at
8091-745: Was founded in 1910 and "rebranded" as the East Norwalk Association in 2013. The association has been active in East Norwalk continuously for more than 100 years and founded its East Norwalk Association Library in 1915." • East Norwalk Neighborhood Association (ENNA) : Formerly the Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association which began in 2001 as 'VZSHAN', Van Zant to Sunset Hill Association of Neighbors formed to address zoning, development, traffic and other “quality of life” concerns shared by residents in neighborhoods along East Avenue on both sides of
8184-545: Was granted a town charter by the Connecticut General Court in 1651. On May 29, 1678, town records mention the establishment of community-supported teaching activities with a passage that reads: "'At a town meeting... voted and agreed to hier a scole master to teach all the children in ye town to lerne to Rede and write; and that Mr. Cornish shall be hierd for that service and the townsmen are to hier him upon as reasonable terms as they can." The school that
8277-584: Was left standing and in the 1950s it was moved to the Mill Hill Historic Park to make way for the construction of the Connecticut turnpike (I-95). In 1913, East Norwalk combined with the Town of Norwalk , the City (formerly Borough) of Norwalk, and the city of South Norwalk into the present day City of Norwalk. East Norwalk is now within the city's third taxing district. • East Norwalk Association : " The East Norwalk Improvement Association
8370-618: Was once the home of the Connecticut Wildcats , part of the American National Rugby League , from 2003 to 2015. Norwalk is the home of National Havoc Robot League , a robot combat competition which holds tournaments six times a year. News sources in Norwalk include News 12 Connecticut , a regional news channel for southwestern Connecticut and based in Norwalk. The Hour was an independent daily newspaper based in Norwalk and founded in 1871, which
8463-480: Was originally constructed to operate at 11 kV, 25 Hz, using power supplied by the Cos Cob Power Station . The power station was shut down around 1986 and Metro-North converted the traction power system to 60 Hz operation. Traction power is converted from utility-supplied 115 kV (single phase) to 27 kV (single phase with center tap), which is distributed using an auto-transformer system. Power
8556-520: Was purchased by Hearst Communications on April 12, 2016. NancyonNorwalk.com is a self-published, nonprofit news site founded in 2010 that covers local issues. Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway lead through Norwalk, with several exits within the Norwalk city limits, and are the major thoroughfare through the city. U.S. Route 1 goes through the center of the city, mostly following local streets. The major north–south corridor in Norwalk
8649-743: Was purchased from the Norwalke Indians by Roger Ludlow in 1640. Historical markers in the neighborhood include the Founding Monument on East Ave and the First Settlers Monument inside the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery. British forces under General William Tryon arrived on July 10, 1779, at Fitch's Point and destroyed most of Norwalk by fire; only six houses were spared. A portion, of then former Governor Thomas Fitch's house
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