Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc.
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:founded |
1823
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Scranton,_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneered the use of anthracite coal
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc.
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Vanderbilt
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Canadian_Pacific_Railway
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Acquisition by Canadian Pacific Railway in 1991
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
freight services
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
currently inactive
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Delaware_and_Hudson_Canal_Company
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| gptkbp:railroad_acquisition |
acquired by Canadian Pacific Railway.
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| gptkbp:railroad_economy |
boosted the local economy.
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| gptkbp:railroad_employment |
provided employment opportunities.
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| gptkbp:railroad_sustainability |
worked towards sustainable practices.
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
played a key role in the industrialization of the Northeast.
Delaware and Hudson Railway Line one of the oldest railroads in the United States. operated several key routes. remains a significant part of railroad history. important in the development of the coal industry in the U. S. influenced the development of rail transport in the region. |
| gptkbp:region |
Northeastern United States
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| gptkbp:route |
approximately 1,000 miles
New York to Montreal |
| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:coal
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| gptkbp:service_type |
passenger services
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| gptkbp:significant_merger |
Merger with the New York Central Railroad
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| gptkbp:subsidiary |
D& H Transportation Company
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Delaware_and_Hudson_Railway
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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 |
freight and passenger services
adopted new technologies over time. connected to major cities in the Northeast. contributed to local communities. declined in the mid-20th century. developed extensive rail infrastructure. expanded into New York and Pennsylvania faced competition from other railroads. focused on improving safety standards. formed partnerships with other railroads. introduced innovations in rail transport. owned by Canadian Pacific Railway part of the history of railroads in North America. significant impact on regional economy. transportation of goods and passengers. underwent several reorganizations. part of the larger Canadian Pacific Railway network |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Delaware_and_Hudson_Railway
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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