Private company

Boston and Albany Railroad

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American railroad line (1867-1961)

The Boston and Albany Railroad (reporting mark B&A) was a railroad connecting Boston, Massachusetts, to Albany, New York, later becoming part of the New York Central Railroad system, Conrail, and CSX Transportation. The mainline is used by CSX for freight as the Berkshire Subdivision and Boston Subdivision.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

American engineer and railroad journal (1893) (14572875689)
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The Boston and Albany Railroad (reporting mark B&A) was a railroad connecting Boston, Massachusetts, to Albany, New York, later becoming part of the New York Central Railroad system, Conrail, and CSX Transportation. The mainline is used by CSX for freight as the Berkshire Subdivision and Boston Subdivision.2