1905
121 years ago
OpeningRussia
Trans-Siberian Railway fully operational
Russian Railways
Vladivostok
The final section of the Trans-Siberian Railway opened, linking Moscow to Vladivostok.
1839
187 years ago
OpeningNetherlands
First railway opens in the Netherlands
Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg-Maatschappij
Amsterdam
The Netherlands' inaugural railway line began service between Amsterdam and Haarlem on September 5, 1839.
1882
144 years ago
InnovationAustralia
Sydney suburban rail electrification planning begins
New South Wales Government Railways
Sydney
New South Wales authorities approved initial plans for electrifying Sydney's suburban rail network.
1958
68 years ago
AccidentUnited KingdomSensitive Content
Collision near London
British Railways
London
A rear-end collision occurred on the Southern Region near London involving two commuter trains.
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