1950
76 years ago
InnovationFrance
SNCF Introduces CC 7000 Electric Locomotives
SNCF
Paris
French Railways began testing powerful new DC electric locomotives for mainline service.
1910
116 years ago
OpeningJapan
Osaka Municipal Tramway Opens
Osaka Municipal Tramway
Osaka
Osaka launched its extensive municipal streetcar network, spurring Japanese urban growth.
1855
171 years ago
OpeningPA
Completion of Panama Railway
Panama Railway
Panama City
The first trans-isthmus railroad linking Atlantic and Pacific oceans opened in Panama.
1883
143 years ago
InnovationGermany
First Electric Streetcar Line Opens
Siemens & Halske
Berlin
Germany inaugurated the world's first practical electric tramway in Berlin.
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