Wisconsin Central Ltd.

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Railroad company
gptkbp:acquisition gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
Merged_with_Canadian_National_Railway_in_2001
gptkbp:founded 1987
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Green_Bay,_Wisconsin
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Served as a regional railroad
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wisconsin Central Ltd.
gptkbp:keyPeople gptkb:David_A._Brown
gptkbp:mainLine Chicago_to_Minneapolis
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:Wisconsin_Central_Ltd._(Canada)
gptkb:Wisconsin_Central_Ltd._(U.S.)
Active
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Wisconsin_Central_Transportation_Corporation
gptkbp:parentCompany gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
gptkbp:passengerCapacity Multiple_locations_in_Michigan
Multiple_locations_in_Ontario
Multiple_locations_in_Minnesota
Multiple_locations_in_Illinois
Multiple_locations_in_Wisconsin
gptkbp:railwayLine gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
Engages in community outreach programs
Invests in infrastructure improvements
Utilizes advanced logistics technology
Engages in environmental sustainability practices
Engages in strategic partnerships
Participates in industry associations
Supports local economies through freight services
Has a strong safety record
Transitioned to freight-only operations
Maintains safety standards in operations
Collaborates with other railroads for efficiency
Contributed to regional economic development
Established to serve the timber industry
Expanded to serve agricultural markets
Has a dedicated workforce
Has a diverse customer base
Involved in intermodal transportation
Offers competitive rates for freight services
Operated passenger services in the past
Operates under federal regulations
Participates in community development initiatives
Provides reliable service to customers
Utilizes a network of railcars for transportation
Acquired_by_Canadian_National_Railway_in_2001
Facilitated_trade_between_U.S._and_Canada
Maintains_a_significant_presence_in_the_Midwest
Part_of_the_Wisconsin_Central_system
gptkbp:route Available online
approximately 1,200 miles
gptkbp:services freight transportation
gptkbp:servicesProvided agricultural products
bulk commodities
construction materials
chemical products
forest products
intermodal freight
automotive freight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wisconsin_Central_Transportation_Corporation
gptkbp:track Standard gauge
Various railroads
gptkbp:trainTypes Class II railroad
gptkbp:website www.wisconsincentral.com