Private company

Hudson River Railroad

Former railroad company in New York1

The Hudson River Railroad was a railway company in the United States. It was incorporated in 1846 to build a line up the east side of the Hudson River between New York City and Greenbush, New York, across the river from Albany, New York.2 It ceased to exist in 1869.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

May 1, 1846Founded1

The Hudson River Railroad was a railway company in the United States. It was incorporated in 1846 to build a line up the east side of the Hudson River between New York City and Greenbush, New York, across the river from Albany, New York.2

Acquisitions

  1. 1851Acquired Troy and Greenbush Railroad1
  2. Succeeded by New York Central and Hudson River Railroad1

Timeline

  1. Nov 1, 1869Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. May 1, 1846Founded Founded1

Sources

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