Three Rivers Railway
The Three Rivers Railway is a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation in Ohio.
The railway's name refers to three critical rivers in Ohio:
- Allegheny River - Ohio River tributary
- Monongahela River - Ohio River tributary
- Ohio River
It is one of several lines in Fostoria, Ohio, that form the "Iron Triangle".
A major rail yard for the line is located in Willard, Ohio.
History
The line was originally part of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
The Amtrak "Three Rivers" passenger train route formerly ran on this line. "Three Rivers" was a daily Amtrak train running between Chicago and New York City beginning in 1995 until service ended in 2005.
References
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