Timetables; Northeastern Region; Southern Region; Joint Tracks

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Creator

Penn Central Transportation Company

Title

Timetables; Northeastern Region; Southern Region; Joint Tracks

Coverage

Philadelphia

Publisher

The Company

Date

1970

Description

In 1970, the Penn Central, the mega railroad merger of the East, was now in deep trouble. These three freight timetables contain operating instructions and restrictions for freight trains in the areas each timetable covered. By 1970, new restrictions were being added due to delays and slowdowns caused by deferred maintenance that caused poor track conditions. The railroad entered bankruptcy in June 1970 after losing $300 million that year