Properties (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Railroad
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Texas_and_Pacific_Railway
gptkb:Missouri-Kansas-Texas_Railroad |
| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1982
|
| gptkbp:economicImpact |
Contributed to economic growth in the regions served
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1851
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:St._Louis
gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Played_a_key_role_in_the_expansion_of_railroads_in_the_U.S.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Missouri Pacific Railroad
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:W._W._Finley
|
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:E._H._Harriman
|
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:operationalArea |
gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:productionYears |
1851-1982
|
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
MP
Freight and passenger services Thousands at its peak Competition with other railroads Formed partnerships with other railroads Maintained a relatively good safety record Numerous stations across several states Acquired several smaller railroads Reorganized in the 1970s Involved in local communities Impact on regional economies Adopted new technologies in the 20th century Efforts to preserve its history and legacy Several historical landmarks associated with its history Adopted advancements in rail technology Developed extensive infrastructure Faced decline in passenger services Impact on the environment during operations Significant assets in freight transport Influenced_American_culture_and_society Extensive_network_in_the_Midwest Merged_with_Union_Pacific_in_1982 Part_of_the_Union_Pacific_system Served_major_cities_in_the_Midwest Significant_in_the_development_of_the_American_West Integral_to_the_development_of_the_U.S._transportation_system |
| gptkbp:route |
over 10,000 miles
Expanded routes in the late 19th century Missouri_to_Texas |
| gptkbp:services |
Freight transport
Passenger transport |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:track |
Standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:trainServices |
Provided passenger services until the 1960s
Continued freight services until merger |
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
|