Central Railroad of New Jersey Corporation
GPTKB entity
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:New_Jersey_Transit
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
continued until 1976
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Engaged with local communities.
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Provided jobs and transportation options.
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Faced financial difficulties leading to merger.
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Part of New Jersey's transportation history.
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1976
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Influenced land use and development.
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| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
Several historic train stations.
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| gptkbp:founded |
1831
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| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:New_Jersey_Railroad_and_Transportation_Company
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Elizabeth,_New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Significant impact on regional development.
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
19th century to mid-20th century.
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Documented in various historical archives.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Served as a major transportation link in the 19th century.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Central Railroad of New Jersey Corporation
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| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
Connections to major cities like New York and Philadelphia.
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:John_A._Mc_Call
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced modern rail transport in the region.
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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_challenges |
Competed with other railroads.
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
discontinued
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| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
Facilitated economic growth in New Jersey.
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| gptkbp:railroad_affiliations |
Affiliated with various railroad organizations.
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| gptkbp:railroad_freight_services |
Continued freight services until 1976.
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| gptkbp:railroad_history_books |
Featured in various historical publications.
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| gptkbp:railroad_mergers |
Merged with other railroads over time.
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| gptkbp:railroad_passenger_services |
Provided passenger services until the 1960s.
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| gptkbp:railroad_presidents |
Had notable presidents throughout its history.
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey_Main_Line
Subject of artistic representations. Developed extensive route networks. Legacy remains in New Jersey's rail history. Multiple stations in New Jersey Part of the development of railroads in the United States. |
| gptkbp:revenue |
Publicly traded company until dissolution.
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| gptkbp:route |
approximately 500 miles
Various routes connecting New Jersey to New York. |
| gptkbp:service_area |
Northeast United States
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| gptkbp:service_type |
Freight and passenger services
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| gptkbp:subsidiaries |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey_Terminal
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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 |
Legacy continues in modern rail systems.
Efforts to preserve its history. Adopted new technologies over time. Passenger and freight operations. Subject to federal and state regulations. Influenced local economies. Implemented safety measures over the years. Adopted steam and diesel locomotives. Built significant infrastructure. Expanded throughout the 19th century. Faced challenges from the rise of automobiles. |
| gptkbp:transportation_statistics |
Carried millions of passengers and tons of freight.
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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