Chicago Tunnel Company

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The Chicago Tunnel Company was the builder and operator of a 2 ft narrow-gauge railway freight tunnel network under downtown Chicago, Illinois. This was regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission as an interurban even though it operated entirely under central Chicago, did not carry passengers, and was entirely underground. It inspired the construction of the London Post Office Railway.

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  • Chicago Tunnel Company
    transport company
  • LaSalle Street Tunnel
  • Washington Street Tunnel
    road tunnel in Chicago
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