1903
123 years ago
OpeningFrance
Paris Métro Line 2 Extension
Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris
Paris
Paris opened an extension of Métro Line 2, improving cross-city rapid transit service.
1967
59 years ago
InnovationJapan
Tōkaidō Shinkansen Full Service
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo-Osaka corridor
Japan expanded high-speed rail operations with additional Shinkansen services on the Tōkaidō line.
1882
144 years ago
ConstructionCanada
Canadian Pacific Railway Summit Reach
Canadian Pacific Railway
Kicking Horse Pass
The Canadian Pacific Railway reached the summit of Kicking Horse Pass, a key milestone in transcontinental construction.
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