This Day in Railroad History

March 31

1980

46 years ago

Bankruptcy

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train after...

Rock Island and Pacific Railroad

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operates its final train after being ordered to liquidate its assets because of bankruptcy and debts owed to creditors.

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