March 20, 1896 The Grand Trunk Railway purchases the Central Vermont Railway and begins operating it as a wholly owned subsidiary.
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March 20, 2017 Canadian National announces it will be closing the ore dock at Escanaba by the end of April. Ore has been shipped form Escanaba since 1852.
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March 21, 1918 President Wilson signs the Railroad Control Act, setting terms for operation of the railroads by the United States Railroad Administration (USRA). U.S. railroads are to be paid rent for use of their lines and equipment.
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March 22, 1957 The New York Central abandons its line from Rooseveltown to Ottawa, Ontario. In April, Canadian National will purchase the portion of the line between Cornwall and Ottawa.
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