Tracks 1 Passengers (FY2007) 2,205 Platforms in use 1 | Closed January 9, 2010 Opened November 1997 | |
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Location Depot & Water Streets
Fair Haven, Vermont | ||
Fair Haven was an Amtrak intercity train station in Fair Haven, Vermont. It opened in November 1997, and was closed and replaced by nearby Castleton station in January 2010.
History
The Ethan Allen Express began service between New York City and Rutland on December 2, 1996. It was the first passenger service on the line between Whitehall and Rutland since 1936. An infill station was opened at Fair Haven in November 1997.
The station building, originally built by the Delaware and Hudson Railway, was in poor condition and was not available for passenger use. Instead, Amtrak passengers used a small bus shelter located across the street from the building.
Fair Haven is a small town with limited tourist activity; in FY 2007 the station served just 2,205 passengers. In January 2010, Fair Haven station was replaced with Castleton station, 5 miles (8.0 km) miles to the east, which better serves Castleton University and Lake Bomoseen. Castleton station opened on January 2; Fair Haven remained in use until January 9.