Private company

Cane Belt Railroad

Railroad in Texas, United States

The Cane Belt Railroad was chartered in the U.S. state of Texas in 1898. Formed by a group of businessmen from Eagle Lake, the short-line railroad was intended to bring the area's sugarcane to market.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1898Founded1

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Eagle Lake TX Sign
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The Cane Belt Railroad was chartered in the U.S. state of Texas in 1898. Formed by a group of businessmen from Eagle Lake, the short-line railroad was intended to bring the area's sugarcane to market.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway1

Timeline

  1. 1898Founded Founded1

Sources

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