From September 1976 to October 1977 and January–April 1978 Amtrak's Clamdigger ran local service from Providence to New Haven with a stop at Kingston. The Beacon Hill replaced the Clamdigger in April 1978, running local from New Haven to Boston. Faced with declining ridership and the loss of state subsidies, the Beacon Hill was discontinued effective October 24, 1981, leaving Kingston with just intercity stopping service.
From September 1976 to October 1977 and January–April 1978 Amtrak's Clamdigger operated local routes from Providence to New Haven with a stop at Kingston. The Beacon Hill succeeded the Clamdigger in April 1978, running local services between New Haven and Boston. Nevertheless, due to declining ridership and loss of state funding, the Beacon Hill was discontinued on October 24, 1981, leaving Kingston with only intercity train stops.