Predecessor Companies by Name Change, Reorganization or Merger

The Nashua and Rochester Railroad - 1868 to 1883, Consolidated
Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company - 1845 to 1883, Consolidated
Nashua and Epping Railroad Company - 1848 to 1868, Consolidated

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March 5, 1845

Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company incorporates in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 26, 1845

Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company incorporates in the State of New Hampshire.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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November 6, 1846

Groton and Nashua Railroad Corporation franchise rights are acquired by Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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July 21, 1847

Worcester Branch Railroad Company is sold to Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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December 29, 1848

Nashua and Epping Railroad Company incorporates by special act in the State of New Hampshire.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 24, 1868

The Nashua and Rochester Railroad incorporates by special act in the State of New Hampshire.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 24, 1868

Nashua and Epping Railroad Company franchise rights, together with part of those of Portland and Rochester Railroad , are united under special act in formation of The Nashua and Rochester Railroad.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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April 15, 1883

Worcester, Nashua and Rochester Railroad Company incorporates in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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September 7, 1883

Worcester, Nashua and Rochester Railroad Company incorporates in the State of New Hampshire.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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November 1, 1883

Lancaster Railroad Company is sold to Fitchburg Railroad Company and Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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December 1, 1883

Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company and The Nashua and Rochester Railroad unite to form Worcester, Nashua and Rochester Railroad Company.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 13, 1911

Worcester, Nashua and Rochester Railroad Company is sold to Boston and Maine Railroad.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Boston & Maine Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 515-1010. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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Routes and Stations

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• 1885

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