Vermonter (train)

The Vermonter is a passenger train operated by Amtrak between St. Albans, Vermont, and Washington, D.C., via New York City. It replaced the overnight Montrealer, which terminated in Montreal until 1995. Amtrak receives funding from the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont for Vermonter operations north of New Haven. Ridership has steadily increased since pre-COVID ridership peaked in 2019 at 99,280. After falling to just 18,585 riders in FY21, Ridership rebounded 369.6% in 2022, followed by an increase of 14.5% in FY23 and a further 14.6% in FY24. During fiscal year 2025, the Vermonter carried 115,940 passengers (not including riders between New Haven and Washington, D.C.), a 1.2% increase from FY24. Despite the increase in ridership, the route still operated at a $3,600,000 loss for FY25. Revenue from all sources was $9,400,000 with $3,300,000 in revenue coming from ticket sales.