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Byrd Street Station (Richmond)
Byrd Street Station was a railroad station in Richmond, Virginia. Originally established in 1887 as a joint project between the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad and the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad, the station served passengers traveling north and south through Richmond. In 1919, the new Broad Street Station (Richmond), Union Station on Broad Street became the main station for the RF&P and the R&P's successor, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Consequently, Byrd Street Station fell into disuse. The second and third floors were removed around the late 1950s while the first floor remained until the late 1960s/early 1970s. Today, the site of the railroad station is home to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. References {{Reflist Former railway stations in Virginia Transportation in Richmond, Virginia Buildings and structures in Richmond, Virginia Railway stations in the United States opened in 1887 Railway statio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regional Rail
Regional rail, also known as local trains and stopping trains, are passenger rail services that operate between towns and cities. These trains operate with more stops over shorter distances than inter-city rail, but fewer stops and faster service than commuter rail. Regional rail services operate beyond the limits of urban areas, and either connect similarly-sized smaller cities and towns, or cities and surrounding towns, outside or at the outer rim of a suburban belt. Regional rail normally operates with an even service load throughout the day, although slightly increased services may be provided during rush-hour. The service is less oriented around bringing commuters to the urban centers, although this may generate part of the traffic on some systems. Other regional rail services operate between two large urban areas but make many intermediate stops. In North America, "regional rail" is not recognized as a service classification between "commuter rail" and "inter-city rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |