Originally incorporated as the Eugene & Eastern Railway Company in May 1907, the company was reorganized and renamed as the Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway Company in September 1907, perhaps reflecting their desire to reach Oregon’s metropolis by electric rail.
| Important Dates: | May 11, 1907 – Company incorporates as the Eugene & Eastern Railway Co. November 25, 1907 – Reincorporates as the Portland, Eugene & Eastern January 17, 1908 – New company legally absorbs the properties and rights of the Eugene & Eastern June, 1912 – Purchased by the Southern Pacific to act as the holding company for all SP electric rail operations in Oregon, retains PE&E name July 1, 1915 – PE&E lines fully absorbed by the Southern Pacific | | --- | --- | | Preceded By: | Willamette Valley Company (Eugene power and streetcar company) | | Succeeded By: | ‣ |