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Rhode Island Department of Transportation

1970 to Present, Active

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May 29, 1790

State of Rhode Island is admitted to the union of the United States of America.

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"Rhode Island." Wikipedia. 3-21-2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_Island.

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June 23, 1832

New York, Providence and Boston Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 10, 1834

Boston and Providence Railroad and Transportation Company incorporates by special act of the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 10, 1844

Providence and Worcester Railroad Company incorporates by special act of the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 8, 1846

The Newport and Fall River Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 27, 1846

Providence and Plainfield Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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August 9, 1850

Woonsocket Union Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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November 1, 1850

Providence and Bristol Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 30, 1856

The Warren and Fall River Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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January 30, 1857

Woonasquatucket Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 1860

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

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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July 2, 1862

Fall River, Warren and Providence Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 3, 1864

Wickford Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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March 9, 1865

Rhode Island Mining Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 10, 1868

The Narragansett Pier Railroad Company incorporates by special act of the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "The Rhode Island Company and The Narragansett Pier Railroad Company." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 299-311. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1925.

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June 19, 1868

Pawtuxet Valley Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 1872

Old Colony Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 31, 1872

Wood River Branch Railroad Company incorporates by special act of the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Wood River Branch Railroad Company." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 289-298. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1925.

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May 29, 1873

The New York and New England Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 29, 1873

Warwick Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 11, 1874

Moshassuck Valley Railroad Company incorporates by special act of the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "Moshassuck Valley Railroad Company." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 649-662. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1926.

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May 28, 1875

Pontiac Branch Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 29, 1879

Rhode Island Central Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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June 15, 1887

Woonsocket and Pascoag Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 28, 1891

New York, Providence and Boston and Old Colony Railroad Terminal Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 17, 1893

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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May 29, 1895

The New England Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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United States, Interstate Commerce Commission. "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." In Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 1-291. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1931.

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1898

Newport & Fall River Street Railway Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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"Old Colony Street Railway." Wikipedia. 8-17-2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Colony_Street_Railway.

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May 15, 1969

Providence and Worcester Railroad Company incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division. "Providence and Worcester Railroad Company." Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1-22-2020. http://corp.sec.state.ma.us/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=050344399.

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January 3, 1978

Seaview Transportation Company, Inc. incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. "Seaview Transportation Company, Inc.." Rhode Island Department of State. 1-22-2020. http://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=000009975.

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1979

The National Railroad Foundation and Museum incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. "The National Railroad Foundation and Museum." Rhode Island Department of State. 1-22-2020. http://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=000026668.

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September 9, 1992

Connecticut Rail Systems, Inc. incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. "Connecticut Rail Systems, Inc.." Rhode Island Department of State. 1-22-2020. http://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=000069565.

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January 17, 1997

Dinner Trains of New England, LLC incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. "Dinner Trains of New England, Limited Liability Company." Rhode Island Department of State. 1-22-2020. http://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=000093179.

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January 17, 1997

Newport Dinner Train name registered in the State of Rhode Island by Dinner Trains of New England, LLC.

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Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. "Dinner Trains of New England, Limited Liability Company." Rhode Island Department of State. 1-22-2020. http://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=000093179.

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March 12, 2007

Islander Touring Train name registered in the State of Rhode Island by Dinner Trains of New England, LLC.

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Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. "Dinner Trains of New England, Limited Liability Company." Rhode Island Department of State. 1-22-2020. http://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=000093179.

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March 12, 2007

Newport Dinner Train and Islander Touring Train name registered in the State of Rhode Island by Dinner Trains of New England, LLC.

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Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. "Dinner Trains of New England, Limited Liability Company." Rhode Island Department of State. 1-22-2020. http://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=000093179.

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September 26, 2014

Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad Company, LLC incorporates in the State of Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. "Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad Company, LLC." Rhode Island Department of State. 1-22-2020. http://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?FEIN=000989301.

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