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Detroit Connecting Railroad

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Detroit Connecting Railroad
Overview
HeadquartersWestland, Michigan, United States
Reporting markDCON
LocaleDetroit, Michigan, United States
Dates of operationDecember 1998 (1998-12)–present
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The Detroit Connecting Railroad Company (reporting mark DCON) is a Class III shortline railroad owned by the Adrian and Blissfield Rail Road Company. Its freight operations began in December 1998 with 2.25 miles (3.62 km) of track.

Company information

  • Parent: Adrian & Blissfield Rail Road Company
  • President: Chris Bagwell
  • Headquarters: 38235 North Executive Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185-1971, USA

Trackage

Commodities transported

  • Finished Metal Products
  • Scrap Metal
  • Vegetables
  • Chemicals

References

  • "Detroit Connecting Rail Road (DCON)". Canadian National Railway. 2006-03-23. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-02-10.