1842
184 years ago
OpeningIE
First Irish Railway Opens
Dublin and Kingstown Railway
Dublin
The Dublin and Kingstown Railway began regular passenger service, marking Ireland's entry into the railway age.
1964
62 years ago
InnovationJapan
Shinkansen Test Run Success
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
Japan's first bullet train prototype achieved high-speed milestones on the Tokaido line test track.
1890
136 years ago
ConstructionSouth Africa
Transvaal Railway Extension
Netherlands-South African Railway Company
Johannesburg
The Netherlands-South African Railway Company completed a key section linking Johannesburg to the coast.
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