Cleveland railroad looks to end operations, remove its rails for salvage
After its last customer departed two years ago, the short-line railroad in Cleveland's Flats has filed for federal approval to close down.
Source: crainscleveland.com
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After its last customer departed two years ago, the short-line railroad in Cleveland's Flats has filed for federal approval to close down.
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