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Connecticut Commuters Voice Opposition to Railroad Fare Hike.

By Rob Varnon, Connecticut Post, Bridgeport Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Apr. 24--FAIRFIELD, Conn.--The second day of hearings on the Connecticut Department of Transportation's proposal to hike railroad fares by an average of 15 percent drew fire from commuters Wednesday who said it would overburden people financially and would encourage more highway traffic.

Trumbull resident Barbara Niemczyk was among the 15 speakers at the meeting held in the auditorium of Roger Ludlowe Middle School. More than 20 people showed up at the meeting. "I moved fro

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