This Day in Railroad History

September 20

1883
143 years ago
OpeningUnited States

Northern Pacific Railway Completion

Northern Pacific Railway

Gold Creek

The Northern Pacific Railway completed its transcontinental route across the northern United States, linking the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest.

1900
126 years ago
OpeningFrance

Paris Métro Line 1 Opens

Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris

Paris

The first line of the Paris Métro system commenced service, revolutionizing urban transportation in the French capital.

1869
157 years ago
OpeningJapan

First Rail Line Opens in Japan

Japanese Government Railways

Tokyo

Japan's inaugural railway line between Tokyo and Yokohama began operations, marking the start of modern rail transport in the country.

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