1842
184 years ago
OpeningFrance
Opening of the Paris-Rouen Railway
Paris-Rouen Railway
Paris
The Paris-Rouen line opened, marking a major expansion of France's early rail network.
1842
184 years ago
OpeningFrance
Paris-Orléans Railway Opens
Paris-Orléans Railway
Paris
The Paris to Orléans line opened, marking a major expansion of France's early rail network.
1895
131 years ago
InnovationJapan
Launch of Japan's First Electric Streetcar
Kyoto Electric Railway
Kyoto
Kyoto introduced Japan's inaugural electric streetcar service, modernizing urban transport.
1913
113 years ago
FormationCanada
Formation of the Canadian Northern Railway
Canadian Northern Railway
Vancouver
The Canadian Northern Railway was formally organized, expanding transcontinental service.
1868
158 years ago
ConstructionUnited States
Central Pacific Reaches Reno
Central Pacific Railroad
Reno
Central Pacific Railroad tracks arrived in Reno, Nevada, advancing the First Transcontinental Railroad.
1927
99 years ago
ConstructionJapan
Tokyo Subway Groundbreaking
Tokyo Underground Railway
Tokyo
Construction began on Japan's first subway line, the Tokyo Underground Railway.
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