I remember a couple of years back when my brother went to Conecticut College, he had to stand the entire way between between Newark and New London even though he made a reservation. There are plenty of colleges right along Amtrak lines especially along the Empire and in the capital district area. Amtrak in upstate NY usually runs 6 car trains. Even a four car NY-ALB turn on the sunday after is a big mistake.
Uh, what am I overlooking, Mr NJT Metro North Buff?
Is not the institution near New London you reported your BROTHER attended named Connecticut College for Women?
Possibly, you mean University of Connecticut along the Norwich & Worcester up in Storrs.