Vermont Rail System Continues Expansion in New Hampshire

April 9, 2024

Vermont Rail System announced today that, pending state and federal regulatory approvals, it has entered into an agreement with New Hampshire Central Railroad of North Stratford, NH, to purchase certain assets and operating rights in connection with railroad freight operations in northern New Hampshire. “VRS has a 60-year tradition of helping local businesses with efficient and reliable freight service,” said Selden Houghton, President, “and we are excited at the opportunity to grow and expand by providing economical rail service to customers in northern New Hampshire”. 

The New Hampshire Central Railroad operates on tracks leased from the State of New Hampshire between North Stratford and Colebrook and Groveton and Littleton, New Hampshire. The railroad will continue to be known as the New Hampshire Central Railroad. Edward W. Jeffrey, owner of the New Hampshire Central Railroad, expects a smooth transition over the next few months. ‘I couldn’t be happier”, he explained, “to know that such a dedicated group will continue to serve New Hampshire businesses and grow this important link to the regional and national rail network.” 

Vermont Rail System is based in Burlington, Vermont, and operates over 400 miles of track in Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York, handling both general freight and passenger excursions, as well as hosting Amtrak. 

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