This Day in Railroad History

July 23

1904
122 years ago
OpeningUnited States

New York Subway Extension

Interborough Rapid Transit Company

New York City

The Interborough Rapid Transit Company extended its subway line in New York City on July 23, 1904, enhancing urban mobility.

1830
196 years ago
InnovationUnited Kingdom

Liverpool and Manchester Railway Trial Runs

Liverpool and Manchester Railway

Liverpool

Early trial runs of locomotives on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway occurred on July 23, 1830, paving the way for the world's first inter-city passenger railway.

1878
148 years ago
OpeningJapan

First Train on the Tokaido Line

Japanese Government Railways

Tokyo

Japan's first railway segment on the Tokaido Main Line began operations between Tokyo and Yokohama on July 23, 1878, marking the start of modern rail in Asia.

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