This Day in Railroad History

March 12

1888
138 years ago
InnovationUnited States

First Electric Streetcar System in the US

Richmond Union Passenger Railway

Richmond

Frank J. Sprague's electric streetcar system debuted in Richmond, Virginia, revolutionizing urban transportation by replacing horse-drawn cars with efficient electric power.

1855
171 years ago
OpeningIndia

First Passenger Train in India

East Indian Railway Company

Bombay (Mumbai)

The East Indian Railway Company operated the first passenger train in India, marking the beginning of rail transport on the subcontinent and connecting Bombay to Thane.

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