WORCESTER, Mass. -- (Business Wire)

Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (NASDAQ: “PWX”) announced that, at its regular quarterly meeting on July 25, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend of $.04 per share on the outstanding Common Stock of the Company, payable August 22, 2012 to shareholders of record on August 8, 2012.

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This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The Company cautions that such statements are necessarily based on certain assumptions which are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in general economic condition, and changing competition which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated herein. Further information on these risk factors is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts:

Providence and Worcester Railroad Company
Marie A. Angelini, 508-755-4000 (x365)

Source: Providence and Worcester Railroad Company