1882
144 years ago
OpeningJapan
Japanese Government Railways Expands
Japanese Government Railways
Tokyo
Key section of the Tokaido Main Line opens, connecting Tokyo and Yokohama more efficiently.
1854
172 years ago
OpeningCL
Chile's First Railway Opens
Copiapó Railroad
Caldera
The Caldera-Copiapó line becomes Chile's inaugural railroad, boosting mining transport.
1925
101 years ago
InnovationUnited States
First Diesel Switcher in US Service
New York Central Railroad
Albany
A pioneering diesel locomotive enters regular switching duty on the New York Central.
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