Test Becomes Reality. On Thursday, May 18, 2022, MNCW 9105 (Kawasaki, M-8, 2009-2015) was operating as “MNR Test Extra 9105” between New Haven and New London, Connecticut, seen crossing the Shaw’s Cove swing bridge west/south of the station at just before noon. The consist of MTA Metro-North Railroad 9105-9104-9365-9364 was operating to allow Amtrak crews to train on this equipment, which will displace diesel sets to become the new standard for passenger transportation on Tuesday May 24, 2022. The service to Shore Line East “local" stations was ended by Amtrak in 1981 and brought back by CT Department Of Transportation in 1990 as a temporary measure to relieve traffic due to construction on Interstate 95. 32 years later, it seems it will be around for the foreseeable future.