Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway
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HeadquartersSyracuse, New York
LocaleSyracuse, New York
Dates of operation1896–1912
SuccessorNew York State Railways
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Syracuse, New York |
| Locale | Syracuse, New York |
| Dates of operation | 1896–1912 |
| Successor | New York State Railways |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway, an interurban railroad, was chartered on May 21, 1896. The company was a consolidation of the Syracuse Street Railroad Company, the Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway Company and the People's Railroad Company which was formerly leased to the Syracuse Street Railroad Company.[1]
The company was consolidated with the New York State Railways, affiliated with New York Central Railroad in 1912.