New Hampshire Central Railroad Explained

Railroad Name:	New Hampshire Central Railroad
Marks:	NHCR
Start Year:	1993
End Year:	present
Headquarters:	North Stratford, New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Central Railroad is a freight railroad in New Hampshire and Vermont, United States. Founded in 1993, the railroad operates several branch lines owned by the state of New Hampshire.^{[1] [2]}

History

The company initially began operations on a 9miles railroad line between North Stratford and Columbia, New Hampshire, previously operated by the North Stratford Railroad.^[3] The NHCR also has rights to operate two other lines in New Hampshire: the Groveton Branch between Groveton and Whitefield, and the Berlin branch between Whitefield and Littleton. Interchange is with the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad in North Stratford and Groveton.

Vermont Rail System announced an agreement to purchase the New Hampshire Central Railroad in April 2024. The New Hampshire Central Railroad will maintain operations under its original name following acquisition.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Railroad Retirement Board. Employer Status Determination: New Hampshire Central Railroad. September 6, 2021.
2. Web site: New Hampshire Department of Transportation. 2015. Rail Operator Map. September 6, 2021.
3. Book: Lewis, Edward A.. American shortline railway guide. 1996. Kalmbach Pub. Co. 0-89024-290-9. 5th. Waukesha, WI. 218. 35286187.
4. Web site: Trains Staff . April 10, 2024 . Vermont Rail System to acquire New Hampshire Central . 2024-08-26 . Trains . en-US.