Faster train service will launch on Metro-North Railroad next month, cutting a significant amount of time from passenger commutes, Gov. 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. “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 hour a week of their precious time. “Part of being a good transit operator is knowing what your customers want — whether it’s even more LIRR service to the Ryder Cup or faster Metro-North trains between Poughkeepsie and the city,” Janno Lieber, MTA chair and CEO said.