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Hamilton and Dundas Street Railway

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Hamilton and Dundas Street Railway
Overview
HeadquartersHamilton, Ontario
LocaleNiagara Peninsula, Ontario
Dates of operation1875–1923
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

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

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.