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New York Railways Company

American public transport operator

The New York Railways Company operated street railways in Manhattan, New York City, between 1911 and 1925. The company went into receivership in 1919 and control was passed to the New York Railways Corporation in 1925 after which all of its remaining lines were replaced with bus routes.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Dec 30, 1911Founded1
  • Industryurban and suburban passenger land transport1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1

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Photo: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The New York Railways Company operated street railways in Manhattan, New York City, between 1911 and 1925. The company went into receivership in 1919 and control was passed to the New York Railways Corporation in 1925 after which all of its remaining lines were replaced with bus routes.2

Timeline

  1. Dec 30, 1911Founded Founded1

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