1900
126 years ago
InnovationFrance
The first line of the Paris Metro opens for operation
Paris Métro
Paris, Île-de-France
The first line of the Paris Metro opens for operation.
1847
179 years ago
OpeningUnited Kingdom
Opening of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
Edinburgh
The Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway officially opened, connecting Scotland's two largest cities with a 46-mile main line.
1903
123 years ago
InnovationGermany
First Electric Multiple Unit Service in Germany
Prussian State Railways
Berlin
The Prussian state railways introduced one of Europe's earliest electric multiple unit trains on the Berlin suburban line.
1957
69 years ago
InnovationJapan
Tōkaidō Main Line Electrification Completed
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
Japan completed electrification of the entire Tōkaidō Main Line between Tokyo and Osaka.
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