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When did the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway officially cease operations?
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The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway officially ceased operations on December 31, 1996, when it merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad to form the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway. This marked the end of an era for the historic railroad.
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