This Day in Railroad History

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1904

122 years ago

OpeningUnited States

New York Subway Extension Begins Service

Interborough Rapid Transit Company

New York City

The Interborough Rapid Transit Company opened its first subway extension in Manhattan.

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1838

188 years ago

OpeningUnited Kingdom

Grand Junction Railway Opens Fully

Grand Junction Railway

Birmingham

The Grand Junction Railway completed its main line connecting Birmingham to the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

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