1846
180th anniversary
OpeningUnited Kingdom
London and Brighton Railway Opens
London and Brighton Railway
London
The London and Brighton Railway completed its main line, connecting London to the south coast.
1893
133 years ago
InnovationUnited States
Empire State Express Speed Record
New York Central Railroad
Syracuse
The New York Central's Empire State Express achieved a notable speed milestone on its run.
1842
184 years ago
OpeningFrance
Paris-Orléans Railway Extension
Paris-Orléans Railway
Paris
The Paris-Orléans Railway opened its line from Paris to Orléans, boosting French industrial connectivity.
1934
92 years ago
InnovationUnited States
Union Pacific Streamliner Debut
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
The Union Pacific introduced the M-10000, America's first streamlined diesel train.
1894
132 years ago
ConstructionRussia
Trans-Siberian Railway Groundbreaking
Trans-Siberian Railway
Vladivostok
Construction began on the Trans-Siberian Railway, one of history's greatest engineering feats.
1912
114 years ago
ConstructionJapan
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Groundbreaking
Tokyo Metro
Tokyo
Construction began on Japan's first subway line in Tokyo.
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