Mayors and First Selectmen representing municipalities with Waterbury Branch Line (WBL) rail stations will host area state legislators for a conference on Monday, January 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Gem Room of the Naugatuck Event Center.

The event will provide the opportunity for a productive discussion of issues impacting future service on the WBL.

As the debate continues on how to fund needed improvements for Connecticut’s transportation system, local officials will engage in a timely dialog with area legislators regarding the inclusion of increased rail service as a priority in any package that comes before a vote in the Legislature.

Local officials have long strongly supported increasing service to benefit local economic development and quality of life.

The conference agenda will include:

• A Presentation on Existing WBL Conditions
• Review of Progress Made Since 2018 NVCOG Rail Conference
• Future Vision to Address Current Issues