Central Railroad of New Jersey Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:Penn_Central_Transportation_Company
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
Coal, lumber, and agricultural products.
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Provided jobs and stimulated local economies.
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Experienced financial difficulties leading to mergers.
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Featured in various historical accounts of New Jersey.
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1976
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| gptkbp:founded |
1831
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| gptkbp:founded_in |
Elizabeth and New Jersey Railroad
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| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
Key player in New Jersey's transportation infrastructure.
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Elizabeth,_New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Contributed to the industrial growth of New Jersey.
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Records maintained by the New Jersey Historical Society.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Served as a major transportation link for coal and freight.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Central Railroad of New Jersey Company
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:John_A._Roebling
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced the development of rail transport in the region.
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| gptkbp:line |
The Jersey Central Lines.
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Lehigh_Valley_Railroad
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:The_Great_Blizzard_of_1888
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
Northeast United States
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| gptkbp:operational_challenges |
Faced competition from other railroads.
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| gptkbp:operational_period |
1831 to 1976
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
Commuter rail services.
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| gptkbp:railroad_affiliations |
Affiliated with several other railroads.
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| gptkbp:railroad_assets |
Owned significant land and infrastructure.
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| gptkbp:railroad_freight_service |
Provided essential freight services.
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| gptkbp:railroad_legacy_continues |
Legacy continues through modern rail systems.
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| gptkbp:railroad_passenger_service |
Provided essential passenger services.
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey_Main_Line
Significant in the development of railroads in the U. S. One of the oldest railroads in the United States. Jersey City Terminal. Legacy continues through modern rail services. Multiple stations across New Jersey Served various routes across New Jersey. |
| gptkbp:route |
approximately 500 miles
Newark to Jersey City. |
| gptkbp:services_provided |
Passenger and freight services
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| gptkbp:significant_merger |
Merged with the Lehigh Valley Railroad in 1976.
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Conrail
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Reorganized multiple times throughout its history.
Subject to federal and state regulations. Integral to the communities it served. Expanded significantly in the late 19th century. Implemented safety measures over the years. Faced challenges from the rise of automobiles. Adopted steam locomotives in the 19th century. Developed extensive railroad infrastructure. Had a lasting impact on New Jersey's economy. Included both passenger and freight operations. Merged into Conrail in 1976. Part of the larger Pennsylvania Railroad network. Pioneered several rail transport innovations. Some historical sites are preserved today. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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