Commonwealth Railways
Nullarbor Plain
The final link of Australia's standard gauge transcontinental line was completed.
Great Western Railway
London to Exeter
The Great Western Railway completed a key extension from London to Exeter, enhancing Britain's rail network.
Japanese Government Railways
Tokyo
Japan launched its inaugural electric multiple unit trains on the Tokyo-Yokohama line.
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