Conrail
Americannoun
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
Months before the Conrail cleanup began, she attended community meetings and chatted with neighbors.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2018
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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