Vermont Rail System Freight

Vermont Rail System is an affiliation of four Vermont-based shortlines; the Vermont Railway, the Green Mountain Railroad, the Clarendon and Pittsford Railroad, and the Washington County Railroad, which have provided efficient, reliable rail freight service to a wide variety of customers for many years. In 1997, the first three roads were joined in common

ownership and formed a strategic alliance which provides for better utilization of manpower and equipment, resulting in an increased level of service to customers. The Washington county was added in 1999.
Reaching from Burlington, VT to the north, Hoosic Jct., NY to the south, North Walpole, NH to the east, and Whitehall, NY to the west, Vermont Rail System offers area shippers access to the vast rail transportation system in continental North America. Direct connections to three interline carriers (Canadian Pacific Railway System, Springfield Terminal Railway System, New England Central Railroad) give our customers a distinct advantage: they are able to shop for the best possible routing at the best possible price. Please inquire to our freight department about serving your specific rail transportation needs.

Vermont Rail System also actively supports passenger rail service. Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express service utilizes Clarendon and Pittsford trackage east of Whitehall. Visit our Passenger Rail Website, for full information on Vermont Rail System-operated excursion trains, "theme-events," and chartering information. We also look forward to future passenger service additions: Expanded Amtrak service, Burlington-area commuter service, and ski-trains.

Vermont Rail System...........it is
the boldness of our vision and the
excellence of our service that will
secure our future.