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Connecticut Company: The Rise and Fall of a Transit Empire

Connecticut Company: The Rise and Fall of a Transit Empire The story of the Connecticut Company is a sweeping saga of corporate ambition, rapid industrial expansion, and the eventual tran...

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Trams and Streetcars: The Evolution of Urban Rail Transit

Trams and Streetcars: The Evolution of Urban Rail Transit A tram—known as a streetcar or trolley in North America—is a form of urban rail transit where vehicles operate on tracks laid dir...

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