1937 in rail transport - Definition and Overview

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1937.

Events

January events

• January - General Motors Electro-Motive Division introduces the EMD E2.

May events

• May 18 - All heavyweight wood cars used on the Super Chief are replaced with lightweight stainless steel cars.

June events

• June 20 - Pennsylvania Railroad's Manhattan Transfer station in New York City closes after 26 years of service in favor of Newark Penn Station.

Unknown date events

• The Lake Shore Electric Railway and the Indiana Railroad both cease operations.
• Raymond Loewy establishes a business relationship with the Pennsylvania Railroad; one of his first projects is to redesign the Broadway Limited passenger train.
• General Motors Electro-Motive Division introduces the EMD E1
• Pullman-Standard introduces roomette sleeper cars.
• The Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad, in Massachusetts, files for bankruptcy.

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