From 2022: "The younger generation (especially engineer-types) love trains. It’s clear that cars are a dying infrastructural paradigm. This is also a major draw to NYC as compared to other American cities. By providing this service into Westchester County, Danbury will be in a very advantageous position, making the idea of “traveling over the boarder” as simple as hopping on the train and riding into one of the charming towns in Dutchess/Westchester county. It will completely change peoples’ psychologies to include this region into Danbury’s economic sphere. If Danbury wants to keep growing and attract the youngest generation (straight out of college), this is the strongest move the city / state of CT could make!" https://barringtoninstitute.org/traincampaign/berkshire-line-route-options-the-maybrook-line-observations-from-fred-cain/
From 2022: "The younger generation (especially engineer-types) love trains. It’s clear that cars are a dying infrastructural paradigm. This is also a major draw to NYC as compared to other American cities. By providing this service into Westchester County, Danbury will be in a very advantageous position, making the idea of “traveling over the boarder” as simple as hopping on the train and riding into one of the charming towns in Dutchess/Westchester county. It will completely change peoples’ psychologies to include this region into Danbury’s economic sphere. If Danbury wants to keep growing and attract the youngest generation (straight out of college), this is the strongest move the city / state of CT could make!" https://barringtoninstitute.org/traincampaign/berkshire-line-route-options-the-maybrook-line-observations-from-fred-cain/