Detroit Connecting Railroad
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The Detroit Connecting Railroad Company (reporting mark DCON) is a Class III shortline railroad owned by the Adrian and Blissfield Rail Road Company. Its freight operations began in December 1998 with 2.25 miles (3.62 km) of track.
HeadquartersWestland, Michigan, United States
Reporting markDCON
LocaleDetroit, Michigan, United States
Dates of operationDecember 1998–present
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Westland, Michigan, United States |
| Reporting mark | DCON |
| Locale | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Dates of operation | December 1998–present |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Company information
- Parent: Adrian & Blissfield Rail Road Company
- President: Chris Bagwell
- Headquarters: 38235 North Executive Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185-1971, USA
Trackage
- Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Mileage 2.25 miles (3.62 km)
- Connection with: Canadian National Shore Line and Mt. Clemens subdivisions
Commodities transported
- Finished Metal Products
- Scrap Metal
- Vegetables
- Chemicals
References
- "Detroit Connecting Rail Road (DCON)". Canadian National Railway. 2006-03-23. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-02-10.