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Providence and Worcester Railroad Company

  1. History
  2. Providence and Worcester Railroad Company
Name/Corporate Existence

1969 to Present

Industry

Railroad

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Providence and Worcester Railroad

Predecessor Companies by Name Change, Reorganization or Merger

The Connecticut Central Railroad Company - 1987 to 1998, Merged
Connecticut Rail Systems, Inc. - 1992 to 1993, Merged

Corporate Timeline

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May 15, 1969
Providence and Worcester Railroad Company [1969] incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.
October 1982
Moshassuck Valley Railroad Company is acquired by Providence and Worcester Railroad Company [1969].
May 15, 1987
The Connecticut Central Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Connecticut.
September 9, 1992
Connecticut Rail Systems, Inc. incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.
August 30, 1993
Connecticut Rail Systems, Inc. is merged into Providence and Worcester Railroad Company [1969].
July 6, 1998
The Connecticut Central Railroad Company merges into Providence and Worcester Railroad Company [1969].