1973 in rail transport

1972, 1973, 1974

This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1973.

Events

January 27 – MBTA purchases several rail lines in New England from Penn Central to form the basis of the new commuter system's network.

February 26 – Chessie System is incorporated to become the parent corporation of a combined B&O/C&O/WM railroad system.^[1]

October 1 – British Rail opens Selby deviation of East Coast Main Line south of York, a 22.8 km (14 mi) new line built to avoid speed restrictions as a result of potential subsidence induced by coal mining in the Selby area.^[3]

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