RAILROADS IN THE UNITED STATES - Pennsylvania State University

1882 The Erie’s Kinzua Viaduct is completed near Mt. Jewett, PA. At 301 feed high, it is the nation’s highest railroad bridge. 1883 At noon on November 18, standard time is introduced to the nation by the railroads. 1887 The Interstate Commerce Act was passed by Congress providing the first federal regulation of railroads. ................
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