Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway line
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Canadian_railway_history
Economic_growth_in_Canada Urban_development_in_Montreal Transportation_development_in_Canada Urban_development_in_Ottawa |
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Ottawa
gptkb:Montreal |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1918
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1854
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Montreal
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First railway to connect Montreal and Ottawa
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
19th century
Early 20th century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Montreal and Ottawa Railway
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Provided employment opportunities
Contributed to the development of railway technology Promoted tourism in the region Facilitated the movement of goods Encouraged investment in infrastructure Facilitated the exchange of ideas and culture Contributed to the national railway network Enabled faster travel times Enhanced communication between cities Facilitated trade between cities Fostered regional cooperation Influenced public policy on transportation Promoted the use of rail for long-distance travel Supported military logistics during conflicts Supported the growth of local economies Contributed_to_the_industrialization_of_Canada Promoted_economic_integration_in_Canada Influenced_settlement_patterns_in_Ontario_and_Quebec |
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
Tunnels
Bridges Railway_stations |
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:John_A._Macdonald
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Preservation of railway heritage
Cultural significance in local history Historical landmarks along the route Influence on future railways Contribution to regional connectivity |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 150 miles
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Merger with other railways
|
| gptkbp:operates |
Passenger services
Freight services |
| gptkbp:previousName |
Montreal_and_Ottawa_Junction_Railway
|
| gptkbp:productionCompany |
Montreal_and_Ottawa_Railway_Company
|
| gptkbp:productionYears |
1918
|
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
Ottawa_to_Montreal_line
|
| gptkbp:region |
Quebec_and_Ontario
|
| gptkbp:route |
Intercity
Montreal_to_Ottawa |
| gptkbp:services |
Intercity_trains
|
| gptkbp:serviceType |
Passenger and freight
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
|
| gptkbp:track |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
Rail transport
|