East St. Louis and Suburban Railway

The East St. Louis and Suburban Railway was an interurban railroad that operated in Illinois.

This railroad moved commuters and express freight among various towns in the East St. Louis area including Belleville, Collinsville, Waterloo, Columbia, Granite City, National City, French Village, and O'Fallon.

The system expanded during the industrial growth of St. Louis in the late 19th century, spilling across the Mississippi River to the cheaper land on the Illinois side.

From 1870 to 1910, East St. Louis and the surrounding area attracted industrial development to the transportation hub.

Amidst this growth, the East St. Louis and Suburban grew by acquiring shorter interurban lines.