Predecessor Companies by Name Change, Reorganization or Merger

Easton Branch Railroad Company

1854 to 1871, Merged

Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Company

1854 to 1863, Consolidated

The Newport and Fall River Railroad Company

1846 to 1863, Consolidated

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May 1860

Old Colony and Newport Railway Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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April 25, 1862

Old Colony and Newport Railway Company incorporates in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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August 5, 1863

Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Company and The Newport and Fall River Railroad Company unite to form Old Colony and Newport Railway Company.

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December 31, 1865

Dighton and Somerset Railroad Company is conveyed to Old Colony and Newport Railway Company.

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December 19, 1870

Granite Railway Company trackage is sold to Old Colony and Newport Railway Company.

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September 25, 1871

Easton Branch Railroad Company merges with Old Colony and Newport Railway Company.

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November 29, 1871

Shawmut Railroad Company is transferred to Old Colony and Newport Railway Company.

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September 30, 1872

Cape Cod Railroad Company and Old Colony and Newport Railway Company consolidate to form Old Colony Railroad Company.

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