This Day in Railroad History

June 18

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1846

180th anniversary

OpeningFrance

Opening of the Paris–Le Havre railway

Chemins de fer de l'Ouest

Paris

The Paris–Le Havre railway line officially opened, connecting the French capital to the major port city of Le Havre.

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1902

124 years ago

OpeningJapan

Launch of Japan's first electric tramway

Kyoto Electric Railway

Kyoto

Kyoto Electric Railway began operations, introducing Japan's first electric streetcar system.

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