Railroad regulatory case files, 1938-1997.

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Railroad regulatory case files, 1938-1997.

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This series consists of the original case files documenting the Dept. of Transportation (DOT) regulation of the state's railroads from 1971 onward. DOT initially placed regulatory responsibility in its Regulation Division, although that function was later held by the Passenger and Freight Safety Division. Despite the title of the division, the cases actually concern all regulatory matters, including those with no safety implications.

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New York (State). Dept. of Transportation. Passenger and Freight Safety Division.

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New York State's regulation of railroads dates from the mid-19th century when railroads were required to submit certain reports to the Secretary of State. By 1857 a Railroad Commission was established not only to receive reports, but to investigate railroad operations. In 1882, a Board of Railroad Commissioners was created with authority to require reports, investigate complaints, and recommend service improvements and rate adjustments. In 1907, the First and Second Dist...

New York (State). Transit Commission

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The Transit Commission oversaw all activities involving rapid transit in New York City, specifically private transit facilities. From the description of Meeting proceedings, 1916-1943. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 82993708 ...

New York (State). Dept. of Transportation. Regulation Division.

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