Did C&O apply to abandon Hartford-Paw Paw line, circa 1976?

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Did C&O apply to abandon Hartford-Paw Paw line, circa 1976?

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Hello everyone,

I came across an environmental assessment report in Google Books for an abandonment proposal of the C&O line between Hartford and Paw Paw, Michigan, dated May, 1976. The report stated that the environmental impact would be minimal if the line, except for a small segment in Hartford, were abandoned. The report noted opposition to the proposal from local business and government, and that federal operating subsidies were available. A portion of this line is still active as the West Michigan Railroad. Did C&O follow through with an abandonment application, or apply for operating subsidies?

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