BOSTON TRANSIT

EARLY STREET RAILWAY COMPANIES (CITY)

Most of these street railway companies eventually became part of the Boston Elevated Railway. In 1947, the Boston Elevated Railway was succeeded by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, which in 1964 was succeeded by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY

Incorporated 1887 as West End Street Railway, leased 1897 to Boston Elevated Railway.

Boston Street Railway - sold 1887 to West End Street Railway.

Boston Consolidated Street Railway Co. - sold 1887 to West End Street Railway.

Cambridge Railroad Co. - sold 1887 to West End Street Railway.

Cambridge Street Railway - sold 1887 to West End Street Railway.

Arlington Street Railroad - leased to Cambridge Street Railway.

Somerville Horse Railroad - leased to Cambridge Street Railway.

Charles River Street Railway - sold to West End Street Railway.

Highland Street Railway Co. - sold to West End Street Railway.

Malden & Melrose Street Railway - leased to West End Street Railway.

Metropolitan Street Railway - sold 1887 to West End Street Railway.

South Boston Street Railway - sold 1887 to West End Street Railway.

Suburban Street Railway - sold 1888 to West End Street Railway.

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