Pennsylvania Railroad

Once one of the largest railroads in the U.S., merged with New York Central in 1968.

Last updated August 25, 2026

Overview

The Pennsylvania Railroad was founded in 1846 and was one of the largest railroads in the U.S., headquartered in Philadelphia. In 1968 it merged with the New York Central to form Penn Central, which went bankrupt in 1970.

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