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The Niagara Gorge Railroad ceases operations after a rockslide.
A rockslide in 1935 forces the Niagara Gorge Railroad to halt all operations permanently.
The Niagara Gorge Railroad was a scenic electric railway operating along the Niagara Gorge rim since 1895. On September 17, 1935, a massive rockslide damaged tracks and infrastructure, bringing the line to an abrupt stop. The disaster severed connections between stations and posed safety risks for passengers and workers. With repair costs deemed prohibitively high during the Great Depression, the railroad company decided to cease operations. The closure marked the end of an era for one of North America's most famous tourist lines. Over the years, remnants of the tracks and stations became part of local hiking trails. The event underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure to natural hazards.
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Niagara Gorge Railroad