The Pennsylvania Railroad's Lancaster Division
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Railroad expansion in the United States
Economic development in Lancaster County Industrial growth in Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:closed |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Philadelphia
gptkb:Harrisburg |
| gptkbp:features |
Multiple stations
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Consolidation of railroads in the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:19th_century
gptkb:20th_century |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Major transportation route in Pennsylvania
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Pennsylvania Railroad's Lancaster Division
|
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
gptkb:bridge
Tunnels Stations |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Cultural significance in local history
Influence on modern rail systems Preservation efforts for historical sites |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 50 miles
|
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Lancaster,_Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:major_cities_served |
gptkb:Reading
gptkb:Lebanon gptkb:New_York_City gptkb:Lancaster |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
Historical landmarks
Passenger terminals Scenic routes Freight yards |
| gptkbp:opened |
1850
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:Inactive
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
Facilitated trade
Promoted tourism Influenced regional economy Enhanced mobility for residents Connected rural areas to urban centers Contributed to urban development Supported agricultural transport Enabled industrial transport Facilitated commuter travel Influenced transportation policy in Pennsylvania Promoted intermodal transport solutions Provided freight services to local businesses Supported military logistics during wartime Contributed to the decline of other transport modes |
| gptkbp:serves |
Freight and Passenger Services
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Conrail
|
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
Standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:commuter_rail
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad_system
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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