This Day in Railroad History

Frankfurt-Hanau Railway Opens

Frankfurt-Hanau Railway

Frankfurt

The Frankfurt-Hanau railway line opened, connecting two key Hessian cities with steam service.

White Pass & Yukon Route Begins Service

White Pass and Yukon Route

Skagway

The first train operated on the WP&YR narrow-gauge line during the Klondike Gold Rush.

First electric multiple unit service in Japan

Kobu Railway

Tokyo

Japan's first electric train service began on the Kobu Railway between Iidamachi and Nakano in Tokyo.

Opening of York and Scarborough Railway

York and Scarborough Railway

York

The York and Scarborough Railway opened, connecting York to the coastal town of Scarborough in northern England.

Completion of the Höllentalbahn in Germany

Grand Duchy of Baden State Railways

Freiburg im Breisgau

The challenging Höllental Railway through the Black Forest was completed, linking Freiburg to Donaueschingen.

Pere Marquette Railroad Formed

Pere Marquette Railroad

Detroit

Multiple Michigan railroads merged to create the Pere Marquette Railroad Company.

The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens

Euston and Hampstead Railway

London

The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens.

World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Ge...

in the same railroad

World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918.