America's first commercial railroad was the

A) Pennsylvania Railroad.
B) Union Pacific Railroad.
C) Reading Railroad.
D) Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
E) South Carolina Railroad.

Commercial Railroad

A railway system designed primarily for the transportation of goods and passengers for business purposes, significantly contributing to economic development.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

One of the oldest railroads in the United States, established in 1827, significant for its role in the development of American transportation.

Union Pacific

A major railroad company operating in the United States, known for its historical role in the transcontinental railroad's construction.