1980's

The birth of Conrail and the effect of the Staggers Act; goodbye ICC

Overview

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990's

Railroads gain momentum;

short lines are born

Overview

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000's

Major mergers as railroads remake themselves for the 21st century

Overview

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009