Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim condensed financial statements of Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (the “Company”) contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2016, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The accompanying condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2015, has been derived from audited financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results for interim periods may not be necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.