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Portland Terminal Company
Map of the Portland Terminal Company and connecting lines, circa 1960
Overview
HeadquartersPortland, Maine
Reporting markPTM
LocaleMaine
Dates of operation1911–1981
SuccessorGuilford Transportation Industries
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The Portland Terminal Company (reporting mark PTM) was a terminal railroad notable for its control of switching (shunting) activity for the Maine Central Railroad (MEC) and Boston & Maine (B&M) railroads in the Maine cities of Portland, South Portland, and Westbrook.

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