Bill > HB06681

This bill directs the Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study specifically focused on using hybrid trains on the Danbury line of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad. A hybrid train typically refers to a locomotive that can use two different types of power sources, such as diesel and electric, which can potentially offer environmental and operational benefits like reduced emissions and increased energy efficiency. The study aims to explore whether implementing such hybrid train technology would be practical and advantageous for this particular commuter railroad line. By mandating this research, the bill seeks to gather important information that could potentially inform future transportation infrastructure and technology decisions for the Metro-North Commuter Railroad system.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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