Vermonter (Central Vermont train)
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The Vermonter was a Central Vermont Railway local sleeper train that ran between St. Albans and White River Junction. Passengers could connect to and from the Montrealer in White River Junction.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Inter-city rail |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Locale | Northeastern United States |
| First service | 1940 |
| Last service | 1965 |
| Successor | Vermonter |
| Former operator | Central Vermont Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | St. Albans White River Junction |
| Distance travelled | 118 miles |
| Service frequency | daily |
| Train numbers | 303 & 304 |
| On-board services | |
| Seating arrangements | Coach seating |
| Sleeping arrangements | Pullman |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
History
The Vermonter began in 1940. It left St. Albans at 9:20 PM and arrived at White River Junction at 1:10 AM, making 14 additional stops compared to the Washingtonian. It provided a faster trip for passengers on the latter train while still providing service to many small, Vermont communities.[1] Its sleeping cars were attached to the Washingtonian in White River Junction as it operated as a local sleeper train.[2] Northbound, it departed White River Junction at 4:14 AM, arriving in St. Albans at 8:15 AM. The Vermonter was the only named-train CV operated exclusively on its own tracks.[1]
The last run occurred on November 5, 1965[3] as the mail it carried was switched to trucks.[4] This train lends its name to the modern incarnation of the Vermonter.[5]