Railroad construction in Texas, interrupted by the Civil War and by the national economic depression of the early 1870s, began a period of recovery in the late 1870s and early 1880s. Chartered on May 31, 1879, the Texas Central Railway was owned by the Houston & Texas Central Railway and was in competition with the Texas Pacific to build a line westward through North Central Texas. Extending from Ross Station near Waco in 1879, the Texas Central reached the Erathe - Comanche County line in 1880.

11K views · 229 reactions | It’s #RailInnovation Week – and Union Pacific is excited to spotlight the many innovations strengthening our operations, service and long-term competitiveness. From safety to sustainability to delivering the service we promised, Union Pacific leverages transformative technology to drive all aspects of our Safety, Service and Operational Excellence strategy. | Union Pacific Railroad | Facebook

At Union Pacific, we’re building for the future! Our new Kansas City Intermodal Terminal connects shippers to growing markets, delivering reliable service our customers count on – from consumer goods 📺 and grains🌾, to refrigerated products ❄️ and auto parts. 🚗 Meeting tomorrow’s demand, today. Learn more at http://UP.com/shipping/intermodal ! | Union Pacific Railroad

14K views · 386 reactions | Union Pacific has been an innovative leader in transportation for over 160 years, moving the goods that connect America's businesses and consumers with each other and the world. We're part of a national rail network widely considered to be the largest, safest and most cost-effective freight system in the world. | Union Pacific Railroad | Facebook

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