1905
121 years ago
OpeningJapan
Hokkaido Railway Extension
Japanese Government Railways
Sapporo
The Japanese Government Railways extended service on Hokkaido, opening new coal-hauling routes.
1853
173 years ago
OpeningPA
Panama Railroad First Revenue Service
Panama Railroad
Colón
The Panama Railroad began regular passenger and freight operations across the Isthmus of Panama.
1897
129 years ago
InnovationUnited States
The Tremont Street Subway in Boston opens, becoming the first underground rap...
West End Street Railway Company
Boston, Massachusetts
The Tremont Street Subway in Boston opens, becoming the first underground rapid transit system in North America.
1894
132 years ago
ConstructionCanada
Newfoundland Railway Completion
Newfoundland Railway
St. John's
The Newfoundland Railway completed its main line across the island, linking St. John's to Port aux Basques.
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