Berkshire and Eastern Railroad
Berkshire and Eastern Railroad (B&E)[1] is a proposed shortline railroad to be jointly owned by CSX Transportation (CSXT) and Norfolk Southern Railway (NS),[2] operated and maintained by the Pittsburg and Shawmut Railroad (PSR).[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | New England, New York |
| Dates of operation | 2021– |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
If approved by the Surface Transportation Board, PSR — doing business as B&E — will operate and maintain the rail lines currently owned by Pan Am Southern and operated by Pan Am Railways.[2]
Implementation of the proposal is contingent on Surface Transportation Board approval of CSX's proposed purchase of Pan Am Systems.[1]
References
- "STB Docket No. FD 36472" (PDF). Surface Transportation Board. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- Stephens, Bill (February 26, 2021). "CSX files Pan Am merger application with federal regulators". Trains. Kalmbach Media. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
Genesee & Wyoming will operate and maintain Pan Am Southern under a new subsidiary, Berkshire & Eastern.
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