United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 16, 2007
PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
Rhode Island 0-16704 05-0344399
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(State of incorporation (Commission (IRS Employer Iden-
or organization) File Number) tification No.)
75 Hammond Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
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(address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number: 508-755-4000
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
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Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
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Officers.
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On February 16, 2006, Mary A. Tanona, Secretary and General Counsel of
Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (the "Company"), a named
executive officer of the Company, delivered notice to the Company of
her resignation, effective April 30, 2007.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereto duly authorized.
Providence and Worcester
Railroad Company
By: /s/ Robert J. Easton
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Robert J. Easton, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 23 2007