5th District Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty is calling on Metro North to provide better service on the branch lines.  Esty, along with Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, sent a letter to the railroad’s leadership in response to a report that ridership on the branch lines has declined.  The Congressional delegation cited examples of when service improvements along the Danbury branch line led to increased ridership, and when lapses in service have led to decreased ridership.  They emphasized the importance of reliable train service to Connecticut residents and argued that upgraded train service along the three branch lines will increase ridership.