New York and New Haven Railroad
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:advances |
Upgraded facilities in the 20th century
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| gptkbp:annual_ridership |
Millions
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
Served industrial areas
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| gptkbp:community_events |
Hosted events for local communities
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Provided jobs and economic development
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Faced competition from automobiles and airlines
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Featured in literature and media
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| gptkbp:current_status |
Part of Metro-North Railroad system
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Influenced urban development patterns
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| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
Stations and bridges still in use
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| gptkbp:founded |
1844
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| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
Key in regional transportation infrastructure
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:New_Haven,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Consolidation with other railroads
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Documented in various historical archives
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Part of the New England rail network
Facilitated travel between New York and New England |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
New York and New Haven Railroad
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Economic growth in the Northeast
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Charles_S._Mellen
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation for modern commuter rail services
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| gptkbp:legacy_organizations |
Influenced future rail organizations and policies
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 100 miles
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
Passenger services
Freight services |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
1844 to 1969
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
Collaborated with other railroads
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
Commuter and intercity trains
First class, second class, and third class |
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:New_Haven_Railroad
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
Significant in the development of rail transport in the U. S.
Inspired artists and photographers. Multiple stations in Connecticut and New York |
| gptkbp:region |
Northeast United States
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| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:New_Haven_Line
Available online New York City to New Haven |
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:1969
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| gptkbp:service_type |
gptkb:commuter_rail
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| gptkbp:stations |
gptkb:New_Haven_Station
gptkb:Grand_Central_Terminal |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Metro-North_Railroad
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| gptkbp:track |
Owned by Metro-North Railroad
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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:trains |
Steam and diesel locomotives
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Part of the larger New York Central System
Efforts to preserve historical sites Implemented safety measures over time Expanded routes in the late 19th century Pioneered new rail technologies Various logos used over the years Navigated economic downturns and changes in transport |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cornelius_Vanderbilt
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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