Canadian National Railways
Proposed abandonment
| Region | - | Central | Province | - | Ontario |
| Division | - | London | From | - | Jarvis |
| Subdivision | - | Hagersville | To | - | Port Dover |
Distance — 9.0 miles
1. Brief Historical Review
| Opened for Operation | - | 1878 |
| Built under Charter of | - | The Hamilton and Lake Erie Railway Co. under the following Statutory Authority Ontario Act 33 V. Chap. 36 of 1869 |
The Hamilton and Lake Erie Railway Co. amalgamated with the Hamilton and North-Western Railway Co. in 1874; this Company in turn was amalgamated in 1988 with the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada. In 1923 the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada amalgamated with the Canadian National Railway Co.
2. Physical Characteristics of Line to be Abandoned
| (a) - Rail | - Light - Poor |
| (b) - Bridges | - Poor |
| (c) - Culverts | - Bad |
| (d) - Ballast | - Bad |
| (e) - Ties | - Bad |
| (f) - Max. Grades | - Northbound - 0.75% |
| - Southbound - 0.66% | |
| (g) - Curvature | - 8° Maximum |
| (h) - Drainage | - Poor |
Location of line proposed for abandonment is shown coloured Red on the accompanying map.
3. Brief Description of Territory Served
This line passes through a thinly populated mixed farming territory which is well served by improved highways. A good paved highway parallels the railway line and bus and truck competition is very severe. Milk and cream and other farm products are all handled by truck.
| Location | Population of Towns and Villages - 1931 Census | Distance from nearest Rly. Station on abandonment (Miles) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marburg | - | 4.0 | Siding - no industries |
| Black Creek Creamery | - | 1.0 | No industries |