February 28, 1908 First test run through Grand Trunk's St. Clair tunnel using electric locomotives.
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February 28, 1920 In the U.S., the Transportation Act is passed, allowing the ICC to set intrastate rates in some cases and forming the Railway Labor Board. It also sets a date for the end of USRA control.
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February 28, 1931 The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton is sold to Pennroad Corporation (PRR subsidiary) and the Wabash Railroad.
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February 28, 1986 The last official move is made at Canadian National's Spadina Roundhouse in Toronto. The facility will later be demolished to make room for the Skydome.
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February 29, 1988 IC Industries spins off the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, which then reforms as the Illinois Central Railroad.
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March 1, 1877 The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the regulation of railroads.
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March 1, 1898 The "Maritime Express" between Montreal and Halifax begins service on the Intercolonial Railway. Later Canadian National will operate the train.
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March 1, 1920 USRA control of railroads ends.
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Mark Tomlonson
