Southern Pacific acquired a 22-mile railroad from Los Angeles to Wilmington, opened in October, 1869 and construction began during 1873 on lines north and east out of the city.

THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD. Share full article. March 29, 1861. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from March 29, 1861, Page 1 Buy Reprints.

Federal regulators approve merger of Canadian Pacific & Kansas City Southern 01:57. CHICAGO (CBS) --Federal regulators have approved the first major railroad merger in more than 20 years, signing ...