Queensland Railways
Grandchester, Queensland
The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Irkutsk
A major section of the Trans-Siberian Railway opened between Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, advancing Russia's transcontinental link.
Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
Edinburgh
The Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway opened its extension to the new Edinburgh Waverley station, improving connectivity in Scotland.
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Denver
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad inaugurated its first narrow-gauge operations between Denver and Colorado Springs.
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