Conrail

[kon-reyl]

Con·rail

[kon-reyl]
noun
a government-supported corporation that combined six bankrupt railroads to provide freight and commuter service in 17 states from Boston to St. Louis.

Origin:
Con(solidated) Rail (Corporation)
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
Conrail
Consolidated Rail Corporation
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