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Conrail

American  
[kon-reyl] / ˈkɒnˌreɪl /

noun

  1. a government-supported corporation that combined six bankrupt railroads to provide freight and commuter service in 17 states from Boston to St. Louis.


Etymology

Origin of Conrail

Con(solidated) Rail ( Corporation )

Example Sentences

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Let’s hope Conrail isn’t re-regulated back into existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The federal government was forced to step in, creating Conrail.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Later he went into business for himself, representing such clients as Conrail, the Association of American Railroads and the American Iron and Steel Institute.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2019

Months before the Conrail cleanup began, she attended community meetings and chatted with neighbors.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2018

A Conrail spokesman said the company realizes the importance of redeveloping former industrial sites like Graffiti Pier.

From Washington Times • May 27, 2018

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