1952 in rail transport - Definition and Overview

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1952.

Events

Unknown date events

• The City of San Francisco passenger train is marooned for three days in heavy snow on Donner Pass in California.
• An earthquake hits the Tehachapi pass, closing the Southern Pacific Railroad's entire route over the Tehachapi Loop until repairs can be made.
• Donald Russell takes over as president of the Southern Pacific Company, parent company of the Southern Pacific Railroad.

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