Great Indian Peninsula Railway
Bombay (Mumbai)
The inaugural electric train on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway marked a leap in electrification, running between Bombay's Victoria Terminus and Kurla, enhancing efficiency and reducing pollution compared to steam engines.
Indian Railways
Howrah
The electrification of the Howrah-Burdwan main line in India upgraded the network with electric locomotives, improving speed and capacity on one of the busiest routes and supporting post-independence industrial growth.
Caracas Metro
Caracas
Venezuela's first subway system, the Caracas Metro, opened its initial line, modernizing urban transit in a rapidly growing city and incorporating advanced European technology for efficient commuter service.
Metropolitan Railway
London
The world's first underground passenger railway opened, revolutionizing urban transportation by using steam locomotives in tunnels beneath London, easing city congestion and paving the way for modern subways.
Canadian National Railways
Ottawa
The Canadian government facilitated the merger of several railways into Canadian National Railways, creating a dominant national network that improved connectivity across Canada's vast landscape and standardized operations.
The Metropolitan Railway
London
The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between Paddington and Farringdon, marking the beginning of the London Underground.
Fritz Lang's futuristic film Metropolis is released in Germany.
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