Hamilton and Dundas Street Railway

The Hamilton and Dundas Street Railway was an interurban railway operator which ran between Hamilton and Dundas in Southern Ontario, Canada.

Hamilton and Dundas Street Railway
Overview
HeadquartersHamilton, Ontario
LocaleNiagara Peninsula, Ontario
Dates of operation18751923
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

History

The H&D was incorporated in 1875 to run a steam railway between the two cities, before becoming electrified in 1897. The Hamilton and Dundas Street Railway was created to provide a railway link between the two namesake cities.

References

  • Luton, Tom (2010-01-06). "The Hamilton & Dundas Street Railway (H&D)". Hamilton Transit History. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
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