Properties (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Railroad
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
Merged with other railroads in the 20th century
Canadian_Pacific_Railway_in_1990 |
| gptkbp:founded |
1883
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Minneapolis,_Minnesota
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Soo Line Railroad
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:William_H._McGowan
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Passenger services
|
| gptkbp:notableTracks |
gptkb:Soo_Line_main_line
|
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Canadian_Pacific_Railway
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Minneapolis,_St._Paul_and_Sault_Ste._Marie_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:railwayLine |
Contributed to the growth of cities along its routes
Facilitated trade and commerce in the region Part of the expansion of railroads in the late 19th century Involved in various community and economic development initiatives Participated in environmental sustainability efforts in rail transport Continues to operate as a major freight carrier Engaged in partnerships with local businesses and governments Has a legacy of innovation in rail transport Known for its distinctive logo and branding Privatized in the late 20th century Transitioned to freight-only operations in the 1960s Significant_in_the_development_of_the_Upper_Midwest Part_of_the_Canadian_Pacific_Railway_network Involved_in_the_transportation_of_troops_during_World_War_II Maintains_a_significant_presence_in_the_Midwest_rail_industry |
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Midwest_United_States
|
| gptkbp:route |
approximately 3,000 miles
|
| gptkbp:services |
Freight transportation
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Soo_Line_Railway
|
| gptkbp:track |
Standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
Chemicals
Coal Steel Lumber Grain Paper products Bulk commodities Intermodal freight Agricultural_products Automotive_products Forest_products |