In 1853, the New York Central Railroad built a more direct route from Syracuse to Rochester, meeting the old route east of Rochester at Brighton. Most of the line once had four tracks, and, while much of the railbed is still wide enough to support such infrastructure, only two tracks are currently in service.
In 1853, the New York Central Railroad constructed a more direct path from Syracuse to Rochester, intersecting the old route east of Rochester at Brighton. Most of the line originally had four tracks, and although much of the railbed remains wide enough for such infrastructure, only two tracks are currently operational.