Time Capsule: July 3, 1996 — The Day UP Took SP Under Its Wings
U.S. Railroad Almanac
On this day in 1996, Union Pacific added to its stable of historic rail properties the Southern Pacific yielding the United States’ then newest heavyweight (Class I), with 36,039 track route-miles under its control in all. Union Pacific, steeped as it has been in history, is a name standing the test of time; one that’s been everlasting.
Full disclosure: If there’s another in America that’s lasted longer, I’m hard-pressed to think of it at this time.
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I found another: Pinkerton (the detective agency). It was established around 1850 and, according to information on Wikipedia, it’s part of Securitas AB, a Swedish-based company.
Long Island Rail Road was chartered in 1834. Celebrated 190th anniversary last year.