Tokyo-Yokohama Electric Line Opening

The Tokyo-Yokohama Electric Railway launched operations on June 12, 1912, with advanced multiple-unit electric trains. Overcoming post-Meiji era infrastructure hurdles, the 25 km line featured steel bridges and third-rail power collection. Engineer Yasujiro Tsutsumi played a pivotal role. This project symbolized Japan's rapid modernization, linking major ports and cities to support industrial expansion. It set precedents for the nation's dense rail network, boosting passenger volumes and economic ties between Tokyo and Yokohama, and foreshadowing the Shinkansen era.