when did the above mentioned rail begin its operations here?
Mid-19th century.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Starting in the mid-19th century, the Washington area had been served by a variety of private bus lines and streetcar services, including extensions of Northern Virginia trolleys. Over time, most were absorbed into the Capital Transit Company, formed on December 1, 1933, by the amalgamation of the Washington Railway, Capital Traction, and W
how did district of columbia get its name UNANSWERABLE is it known by any other name? D.C. or Washington. what is it most famous for? The capital city of the United States of America. are criminal activities frequent here? A 2010 study found that 5% percent of city blocks accounted for more than 25% of the district's total crimes. what are some of the common means of public transport here? Metro and airport, to name a few. who maintains the former? The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority [SEP] Planning and creation
Starting in the mid-19th century, the Washington area had been served by a variety of private bus lines and streetcar services, including extensions of Northern Virginia trolleys. Over time, most were absorbed into the Capital Transit Company, formed on December 1, 1933, by the amalgamation of the Washington Railway, Capital Traction, and Washington Rapid Transit. Financier Louis Wolfson acquired the company in 1949 but had his franchise revoked in 1955 amidst a crippling strike. Congress then awarded a 20-year concession to O. Roy Chalk on the condition that he replace the city's remaining streetcars with buses by 1963. The company was thereafter known as DC Transit.