Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad commenced its first passenger service on April 15, 1831, marking a pivotal moment in American rail history as the first common carrier railroad in the U.S., connecting Baltimore to Ellicott's Mills with steam locomotives.
Saint-Étienne-Lyon Railway
Saint-Étienne
The Saint-Étienne to Lyon line marked the start of rail transport in France, connecting industrial regions and boosting economic growth.
SNCF
Paris
France began advanced testing for the TGV high-speed trains, revolutionizing European rail travel with faster speeds and safer designs.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Clifton Forge
The C&O Railway finished its main line extension, enhancing coal transport and connecting key Appalachian regions to eastern markets.
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington D.C.
Following President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, his funeral train left Washington D.C. on April 15, 1865, traveling over 1,600 miles to Springfield, Illinois, symbolizing national mourning and the railroad's role in uniting a fractured nation during the Civil War era.
Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania
The coal miners' strike disrupted rail coal supplies, leading to federal intervention and highlighting labor issues in the American railroad industry.
Deutsche Reichsbahn
Ruhr Valley
On April 15, 1945, Allied forces captured key German rail hubs during World War II, disrupting Nazi supply lines and aiding the war's end, while setting the stage for post-war rail reconstruction in Europe.
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington, D.C.
Following Abraham Lincoln's assassination, his funeral train transported his body across the U.S., symbolizing national mourning and the role of railroads in American history.
Showing 8 of 9 events for this date.
View Full ArchiveRailScanPro subscribers get access to our complete archive of railroad historical events, with advanced search, filtering, and the ability to explore events by railroad, location, and era.