Rochester and Syracuse Railroad
| Overview | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Locale | Rochester, New York to Syracuse, New York | ||
| Dates of operation | 1850–1853 | ||
| Predecessors | |||
| Successor | New York Central Railroad | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Length | 176 miles (283 km) | ||
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The Rochester and Syracuse Railroad was a railway company in the United States. It was incorporated in 1850 to consolidate the Auburn and Rochester Railroad and Auburn and Syracuse Railroad, giving it a railway line between Rochester and Syracuse via Auburn, New York. The company constructed a new, more direct line between its two namesake cities, which opened in 1853. The railroad was consolidated with nine other railroads in 1853 to form the first New York Central Railroad.