1887
139 years ago
OpeningSwitzerland
St. Gotthard Tunnel Inaugurated
Swiss Federal Railways
Göschenen to Airolo
The Gotthard Tunnel opens, linking northern and southern Europe by rail.
1842
184 years ago
OpeningUnited Kingdom
GWR London to Bristol Line Opens
Great Western Railway
London to Bristol
The Great Western Railway completes its main line from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads.
1934
92 years ago
InnovationUnited States
Union Pacific Streamliner Debut
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
UP's M-10000 streamliner makes its public debut run.
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