The Vermont Railway operated the 13-mile (21 km) route along the former main line of the Rutland Railroad.

[3] The Vermont Railway has periodically operated an excursion train service from Burlington to Charlotte and back known as the Champlain Valley Flyer.

[4] Regular passenger service returned to Burlington Union Station in July 2022, when Amtrak extended the Ethan Allen Express north from Rutland.

The Vermont Agency of Transportation has raised the possibility of adding an infill stop in Shelburne, where the Champlain Flyer platform still exists.

[6] Fares were $1 for a one-way trip, collected on the honor system by being deposited in a box upon entering the train.