Millville and Glassboro Railroad
| Company type | Railroad company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | March 9, 1859 |
| Defunct | April 1, 1868 |
| Fate | Consolidated into West Jersey Railroad |
| Headquarters | Millville, New Jersey , United States |
Area served | Southern New Jersey |
The Millville and Glassboro Railroad was a railway enterprise in the United States, established in 1859, with operations beginning in 1860 between Millville, New Jersey and Glassboro, New Jersey. In 1868, it was consolidated into the West Jersey Railroad, which later became part of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Today, its route is incorporated into the Vineland Secondary.
History
The Millville and Glassboro Railroad was officially formed on March 9, 1859, supported by investors from Millville who sought to create a connection with the West Jersey Railroad, then extending southward from Woodbury, New Jersey. Supervision of the line’s construction was carried out by George Brooke Roberts, who would eventually serve as president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The railroad between Millville and Glassboro commenced service in October 1860. By April 1861, the West Jersey Railroad had reached Glassboro, establishing a continuous rail link from Millville to Camden, New Jersey.
During the initial construction phase, authorization was granted by the New Jersey Legislature for a southern extension reaching Cape May, New Jersey. Although some building efforts took place, they were hindered by insufficient funding and remained unfinished. As a result, on March 9, 1863, the Cape May franchise was assigned to the Cape May and Millville Railroad, which successfully launched its Millville–Cape May route in August of that year. Subsequently, on April 1, 1868, the West Jersey Railroad acquired ownership of the Millville and Glassboro Railroad and proceeded to lease the Cape May and Millville Railroad starting June 1, 1868.