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The Madison Incline in Madison, Indiana, operated by the Madison Port Authority Railroad. Grade is 5.89%. There have been several major accidents on this line. It is very lightly used.
Norfolk Southern used to have the Saluda Grade on it's "W" Line which was 5.1% and a very busy line. Line was embargoed (no longer used, but not abandoned) in 2001. Complete abandonment is not far off. Numerous major accidents happened on this grade.
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