1985 in rail transport - Definition and Overview

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1985.

Events

February

• February 21 - The Soo Line acquires the Milwaukee Road and attempts to operate it as a subsidiary railroad.

Unknown date

• The state of Alaska purchases the Alaska Railroad from the US federal government.
• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority expands rail service on the Red Line beyond Harvard Square, into the west Cambridge and Somerville areas.

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