Paris-Saint-Germain Railway
Paris
France's first passenger railway line opened between Paris and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, marking a milestone in European rail travel.
Kobu Railway
Tokyo
Japan launched its first electric train service on the Kobu Railway between Iidamachi and Nakano.
Switchback Railway
The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback Railway", opens in New York's Coney Island amusement park.
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