Central Railroad of New Jersey's Eastern New Jersey Division
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Lehigh_Valley_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:cargo_types |
gptkb:Yes
Significant freight operations |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Provided essential services to communities
|
| gptkbp:discontinued |
gptkb:1967
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| gptkbp:established |
1850s
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Elizabeth,_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Involved in various historical events in NJ
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Served as a major transportation link in New Jersey
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Central Railroad of New Jersey's Eastern New Jersey Division
|
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
Rail tracks and stations
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Osborn
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced modern rail transport in New Jersey
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:merged_with |
Merged with Pennsylvania Railroad
|
| gptkbp:number_of_tracks |
Approximately 100 miles
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:operational_period |
1850-1967
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
Defunct
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
Significant impact on local economy
High during peak years |
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
Some remnants preserved as historical sites
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Jersey_City_Terminal
Multiple stations including Newark and Jersey City Part of the Central Railroad of New Jersey system |
| gptkbp:route |
Available historical maps
Connected to major cities in NJ Newark to Jersey City |
| gptkbp:service_area |
Eastern New Jersey
|
| gptkbp:service_type |
Passenger and Freight
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Conrail
|
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
Standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
Class I Railroad
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
Rail
Subject to federal and state regulations Legacy continues in modern rail systems. Safety measures implemented over the years Part of local culture and history Faced competition from other transport modes Used steam and diesel locomotives Economic factors influenced operations Part of a larger network in the Northeastern US Thousands employed at peak times |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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