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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Conrail Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preservation of Conrail's history through preservation, publication, and archiving.
