NYC Metro-North Super-Express Trains: Faster Commutes to the City!

Faster commutes are here! Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the new Metro-North Railroad “super-express” trains on the Hudson Line between Poughkeepsie and New York City, starting October 6th. These trains will cut travel times to under 90 minutes!

Key improvements:

• Blazing Fast Travel: Enjoy the fastest trips ever between Poughkeepsie and Grand Central Terminal – less than 90 minutes each way!
• Time Savings: Commuters will save up to 20 minutes compared to non-express trains, adding up to over an hour a week!
• Ahead of Schedule: Originally planned for 2026, these super-express trains are launching early thanks to efficient project completion.

Beyond Super-Express:

• Ryder Cup Boost: The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is adding extra service for the Ryder Cup, helping tens of thousands of golf fans reach Bethpage Black.
• Leaf Peeper Specials: Extra weekend train service is back for fall foliage enthusiasts!
• Holiday Service: Increased service for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's is planned.

What Officials Are Saying:

Governor Hochul: "Delivering better, faster Metro-North service...will propel economic growth across our state and improve quality of life."

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber: "Part of being a good transit operator is knowing what your customers want...faster Metro-North trains."

Metro-North Railroad President Justin Vonashek: "Thanks to these schedule improvements, riders can get where they need to go faster..."

Specific Super-Express Train Improvements:

| Train | Origin | Destination | Travel Time | Stops | |-------|--------|-------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------| | 6:08 a.m. | Poughkeepsie | Grand Central | 89 minutes | New Hamburg, Beacon, Harlem-125th St. | | 6:44 a.m. | Poughkeepsie | Grand Central | 89 minutes | New Hamburg, Beacon, Harlem-125th St. | | 7:05 a.m. | Poughkeepsie | Grand Central | 95 minutes | New Hamburg, New Beacon, Croton-Harmon | | 5:09 p.m. | Grand Central | Poughkeepsie | 88 minutes | Harlem-125th St, Beacon, New Hamburg | | 5:30 p.m. | Grand Central | Poughkeepsie | 88 minutes | Beacon, New Hamburg | | 6:12 p.m. | Grand Central | Poughkeepsie | 88 minutes | Harlem-125th St, Beacon, New Hamburg |

These improvements are part of a larger effort to upgrade Metro-North's Hudson Line. The addition of new Siemens Charger locomotives will further enhance speed and efficiency.