Great Northern Railway (U.S.)
Corporate brand
UnclaimedFormer transcontinental railroad in the U.S., connecting the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
The Great Northern Railway was a major U.S. railroad founded by James J. Hill in 1889. It connected St. Paul, Minnesota to Seattle, Washington, and was the first transcontinental railroad built entirely with private funds without government land grants. In 1970, it merged with other railroads to form the Burlington Northern Railroad.
Products and positioning
A transcontinental railroad known for efficient operations and private financing
Product categories. Freight services · Passenger services
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