York and North Midland Railway
York
The York and North Midland Railway opened its extension to Harrogate, improving connectivity in northern England.
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
A prototype Shinkansen train achieved 200 km/h during testing ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Trans-Caucasus Railway
Poti
The initial section of the Trans-Caucasus Railway opened between Poti and Tiflis in the Russian Empire.
Berliner Hochbahngesellschaft
Berlin
Berlin's first U-Bahn line opened, revolutionizing urban transit in the German capital.
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