Faster train service will launch on Metro-North Railroad next month, cutting a significant amount of time from passenger commutes, Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials announced on Tuesday.

The governor said during a Sept. 23 press conference at Grand Central Terminal that new, faster “super-express” trips on the railway’s Hudson Line between Poughkeepsie and NYC will go into effect on Oct. 6. Some trips will run as fast as under 90 minutes, down from non-express routes that can take as long as 115 minutes.

“Delivering better, faster Metro-North service to Hudson Valley commuters will propel economic growth across our state and improve quality of life,” Hochul said. “These new super-express trains will save commuters nearly 15 minutes of travel time every day, giving riders back over an h

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