The name disappeared from Amtrak's timetables in 1995 when most Northeast trains were rebranded "NortheastDirect".

The trains departed New York and Boston at 5 PM and made the trip between the two cities in five hours.

[1] The New Haven considered the Merchants Limited its premier train and it always ran with the best equipment possible.

When it received coaches in May 1949 it was the last all-parlor car train running in the United States.

The Merchants Limited had long lost its individual character, although it continued to offer first class service.