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New York and Boston Rapid Transit Company

Never-built plan in the mid-1880s1

The New York and Boston Rapid Transit Company planned to build an air-line railroad between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts. Charles F. Conant acted as financial agent for the group of investors.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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1888 Boston map showing proposed NY&B Rapid Transit route
Photo: Sampson, Murdock & Co., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The New York and Boston Rapid Transit Company planned to build an air-line railroad between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts. Charles F. Conant acted as financial agent for the group of investors.2

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