Clamdigger (train)
Clamdigger (1898-1972)
Overview |
Service type |
Regional rail |
Status |
Discontinued |
First service |
1898 |
Last service |
January 28, 1972 |
Successor |
Clamdigger (revived service) |
Former operator(s) |
NYNH&HRR (1898-1968) Penn Central (1969-1971) Amtrak (1971-1972) |
Ridership |
66 daily (1971) |
Route |
Start |
New London |
End |
New Haven |
Distance travelled |
50.2 miles (80.8 km) |
Average journey time |
1:15 |
Service frequency |
Daily |
Train number(s) |
402/403 (Amtrak) |
Line used |
Northeast Corridor |
Technical |
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Budd RDC |
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Clamdigger (1976-1978)
Overview |
Predecessor |
Clamdigger (previous service) |
First service |
September 9, 1976 |
Last service |
April 30, 1978 |
Successor |
Beacon Hill (1978-1981) Shore Line East (1990-present) |
Former operator(s) |
Amtrak |
Route |
Start |
Providence |
End |
New Haven |
Distance travelled |
112.4 miles (180.9 km) |
Average journey time |
2:10 |
Service frequency |
Daily |
Train number(s) |
151/152 |
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