Maryland Short Line Railroads: A Complete Guide

Bay Coast Railroad (reporting mark, BCR), (Closed): This coastal railroad operated a 70-mile system connecting Pocomoke City, Maryland with Norfolk, Virginia. The route’s history traces back to the PRR’s former Delmarva Lines. It also handled a 26-mile carfloat service between Cape Charles and Little Creek, Virginia. Lack of business resulted in operations ending on May 18, 2018.

Canton Railroad (reporting mark, CTN): This historic terminal road was first chartered in 1906 and provides switching services for industries in East Baltimore as well as the Port of Baltimore. It is owned by the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Delmarva Central Railroad Company (reporting mark, DCR): See Delaware…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS