1904
122 years ago
OpeningUnited States
New York Subway Extension Opens
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
New York City
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company extended its subway line in Manhattan.
1842
184 years ago
OpeningGermany
Opening of the Berlin-Potsdam Railway Extension
Berlin-Potsdam Railway
Berlin
The Berlin-Potsdam Railway completed its extension to Potsdam, enhancing Prussian connectivity.
1865
161 years ago
ConstructionJapan
First Rail Line Opens in Japan
Japanese Government Railways
Yokohama
Japan inaugurated its inaugural railway between Yokohama and Shinbashi.
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