Conrail
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Conrail
Con(solidated) Rail ( Corporation )
Example Sentences
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But its freight-oriented sister company, Conrail, absorbed back into the private market, made a comeback following deregulation and globalization.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The federal government was forced to step in, creating Conrail.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022
He had worked at Southern Pacific, Conrail, and, ultimately, at the Kansas City Southern Railroad as the director of sales.
From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2020
He was instrumental in converting several bankrupt railroads into the freight carrier known as Conrail.
From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2018
Capt. Krista Dahl-Campbell of the 26th district said Conrail, which owns the pier, reached out to police over concerns about the safety of the increasing numbers of visitors to the site.
From Washington Times • May 27, 2018
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