Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
|
| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Texas_and_Pacific_Railway
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1982
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1851
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Missouri Pacific Railway
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_B._Strong
|
| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Merger with Union Pacific in 1982
Acquisition of the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1928 |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
|
| gptkbp:operational_period |
131 years
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:railroad_affiliations |
Member of various railroad associations
|
| gptkbp:railroad_fleet |
Diverse fleet of locomotives and rolling stock
|
| gptkbp:railroad_recognition |
Recognized for its historical significance
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
Numerous stations across several states
Collectible items from its operational years Numerous books and articles written about its history Influence on modern freight rail operations Exhibits in museums related to its history Legacy continues through Union Pacific operations. Part of the larger railroad expansion in the U. S. Major routes connecting cities in the Midwest and South Significant role in the development of the American West |
| gptkbp:route |
over 8,000 miles
Missouri to Texas |
| gptkbp:services |
Freight transport
Passenger transport |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Missouri_Kansas_Texas_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
Standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:commuter_rail
MP Intermodal services Thousands at its peak Economic downturns and regulatory changes Collaborated with other railroads for freight services Provided jobs and services to communities Improvements over the years Expanded through acquisitions and mergers Faced competition from trucking and air transport Efforts to preserve its history and artifacts Impact on regional economies Efforts to reduce environmental footprint Adopted new technologies in rail transport Utilized advanced signaling and communication systems Extensive network in the Midwest and Southwest Influenced local cultures along its routes Part of Union Pacific's ongoing operations |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Missouri_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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