Who owns Grafton Upton railroad?

. Jon Delli Priscoli
The railroad was purchased in 2008 by Mr. Jon Delli Priscoli. Along with the purchase of the railroad Mr. Delli Priscoli has also purchased a one-third membership in the Upton Development Group (UDG) and the G&U has an agreement to purchase and presently leases the yard from UDG.

How long is the Grafton and Upton Railroad?

16.5 mile
The Grafton and Upton Railroad (reporting mark GU) is a Class III short line railroad in east-central Massachusetts. This 16.5 mile line runs from Grafton to Milford and connects to CSX Transportation lines at both ends.

Who owns Mass Coastal railroad?

Cape Rail, Inc.
Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, a subsidiary of Hyannis-based Cape Rail, Inc. will acquire nearly 33 additional miles of railroad lines on the South Coast. Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, a subsidiary of Hyannis-based Cape Rail, Inc. will acquire nearly 33 additional miles of railroad lines on the South Coast.

Where is the Grafton and Upton Railroad in Massachusetts?

The Grafton and Upton Railroad ( reporting mark GU) is a Class III short line railroad in east-central Massachusetts. This 16.5 mile line runs from Grafton to Milford and connects to CSX Transportation lines at both ends.

What kind of locomotives do Grafton and Upton use?

Although the study was completed, the extension was put on hold for the near future. Until 2017, the Grafton and Upton operated a fleet of various EMD locomotives, including GP7s, GP9s, CF7s, and an F7. These were replaced by one leased and three purchased MP15AC locomotives in 2017 and 2018.

When did Grafton and Upton file for eminent domain?

NOTICE OF FILING AND PUBLIC HEARING ● D.P.U. 19-39 ● May 29, 2019 ● Petition of Grafton & Upton Railroad Company to the Department of Public Utilities for Authority to Exercise the Power of Eminent Domain to Acquire Property in Hopedale Massachusetts, pursuant to G.L. c. 160, § 83.

When was the last train to Hopedale from Grafton?

The last train to Hopedale was in 1988 and for the next 5 years activity was localized solely to the Grafton yard. In 1993 the G&U bought their current engine, the St. Louis Union Station 212 and began hauling salt to Upton once again. This activity lasted until the late 90s.