Florida East Coast Railway (original)
GPTKB entity
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway station
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| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Jacksonville
gptkb:Key_West gptkb:Orlando gptkb:Miami |
| gptkbp:founded |
1895
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:St._Augustine,_Florida
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Florida East Coast Railway (original)
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| gptkbp:keyEvent |
Community engagement initiatives
Environmental impact assessments Support for local economies Investment in infrastructure upgrades Promotion of sustainable practices Engagement in community development projects Partnerships with local governments Technological advancements in rail transport Collaboration with emergency services Introduction of air-conditioned cars Establishment of educational programs Promotion of rail as a sustainable transport option Merger with other railroads Introduction of diesel locomotives Participation in rail industry associations Collaboration with freight forwarders Advocacy for rail infrastructure funding Decline of passenger service Partnerships with shipping companies Establishment of freight services Establishment of freight terminals Reorganization in the 1960s Adoption of modern safety standards Advocacy for rail safety regulations Awards for innovation in rail transport Closure of certain routes Collaboration with universities for studies Construction of the Overseas Railroad Development of coastal communities Development of intermodal facilities Development of rail safety campaigns Engagement in disaster response efforts Engagement in public outreach campaigns Establishment of rail tourism initiatives Expansion to the Florida Keys Influence on real estate development Post-war expansion efforts Promotion of rail heritage tourism Support for local arts and culture initiatives Support for rail-related research Transition to container shipping Transition to modern rail operations Acquisition_by_the_State_of_Florida Impact_on_tourism_in_Florida Involvement_in_World_War_II_logistics Recognition_for_service_excellence |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Henry_Flagler
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| gptkbp:operatedBy |
1963
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| gptkbp:originalPurpose |
Standard gauge
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| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Flagler_System
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| gptkbp:route |
351 miles
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| gptkbp:serviceType |
Freight and passenger
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Florida_East_Coast_Railway
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| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
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