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Conrail (reporting mark CR), formally the Consolidated Rail Corporation, was the primary Class I railroad in the Northeastern United States between 1976 and 1999. The trade name Conrail is a portmanteau based on the company's legal name.
Conrail connects customers with the national rail network through CSX and Norfolk Southern. It offers web mail, apps, newsletters and emergency contacts for employees.
Jan 15, 2024 · Conrail was formed in 1976 to take over the failed Penn Central and other Northeastern railroads. It became a profitable intermodal carrier until it was split between Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999.
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Conrail was created in 1976 to revitalize rail service in the Northeast and Midwest after six major railroads went bankrupt. It became a private company in 1987 and was acquired by NS and CSX in 1998, operating as a Switching and Terminal Railroad in three regions.
Explore the photos, rosters, and history of Conrail and its predecessor railroads from 1976 until 1999. Find information on locomotives, freight cars, maintenance of way, trackside, and reference materials.
Learn about the history, equipment, people and operations of Conrail, the savior of railroading in the Northeastern United States. Conrail was a government program that worked, and became a profitable and successful private enterprise.
Learn about the Consolidated Rail Corporation, one of the most significant developments in the American railroad industry. Explore the CRHS's magazine, museum, archives, and photo site.
