1880
146 years ago
ConstructionJapan
Tokyo-Yokohama Railway Extension
Japanese Government Railways
Tokyo
August 30, 1880
Summary
Japan's first railway line extended, enhancing connectivity between Tokyo and the port of Yokohama.
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On August 30, 1880, the Japanese government railway extended service improvements on the Tokyo-Yokohama line, originally opened in 1872. British engineers like Edmund Morel assisted in construction using 3 ft 6 in gauge tracks and imported locomotives from the UK. This development boosted international trade and modernization during the Meiji Restoration, transforming Yokohama into a major hub and setting the stage for Japan's dense rail network.
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Quick Facts
- Date
- August 30, 1880
- Event Type
- Construction
- Country
- Japan
- Years Ago
- 146
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