By April 1867, the New York State Legislature issued a charter for the Dunkirk, Warren & Pittsburgh Railroad Company to sell stock, and on June 17, 1867 that actual work began. The first passenger train ran over the line on June 22, 1871, from Dunkirk, New York to at least Falconer, New York.
In April 1867, the New York State Legislature granted a charter for the Dunkirk, Warren & Pittsburgh Railroad Company to sell stock. Construction commenced on June 17, 1867, and the first passenger train ran on June 22, 1871, from Dunkirk, New York to Falconer, New York.