Rail Commuter Speakout Tuesday

The recently launched Commuter Action Group will hold its first Commuter Speakout event tonight from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m in Southport.

In response to “deteriorating” Metro-North rail service, the group is hosting the event to allow commuters to air their grievances, ask questions and propose solutions to the issues they face.

Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker will answer questions at the event.

Jim Cameron, a former chairman of the Metro-North commuter council launched the Commuter Action Group late January to protest what he calls  “the culture of incompetence and unaccountability” at Metro-North.

Over the last several months, a string of incidences have disrupted rail service for commuters, including two major derailments that killed four and injured more than 100 passengers.

Those expected to attend the speakout include members from the Business Council of Fairfield County, CT Citizens Transportation Lobby, Connecticut Fund for the Environment, Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, League of Women Voters, Regional PLAN Association, Transit for Connecticut and Tri-State Transportation Campaign.

The event will be held at the Southport Pequot Library at 720 Pequot Ave.