Penn Central Transportation Company was a major American railroad formed in 1968 by merging the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) and the New York Central Railroad (NYC), two of the nation’s largest and most historic railroads. It operated an extensive network across the Northeast and Midwest, serving key cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. The merger was intended to create a stronger, more competitive railroad, but logistical challenges, regulatory issues, and economic struggles led to severe financial problems. By 1970, Penn Central filed for bankruptcy—the largest corporate failure in U.S. history at the time. Its collapse highlighted the decline of American railroads and led to major industry changes, including the creation of Amtrak for passenger rail service in 1971 and Conrail in 1976 to take over its freight operations.
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