Private company

Kansas City, Kaw Valley and Western Railway

Old American railway

The Kansas City, Kaw Valley and Western Railway (reporting mark KV&W) was incorporated on July 28, 1909 in the State of Kansas and operated as an interurban electric railway that ran between the American cities of Lawrence, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, between 1914 and 1963. Passenger service was eliminated on the Lawrence segment prior to its demise in 1949.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Kansas City, Kaw Valley and Western Railway (reporting mark KV&W) was incorporated on July 28, 1909 in the State of Kansas and operated as an interurban electric railway that ran between the American cities of Lawrence, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, between 1914 and 1963. Passenger service was eliminated on the Lawrence segment prior to its demise in 1949.2

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