Lima-Callao Railway
Lima
The opening of the Lima-Callao railway in Peru became the first operational railroad in South America, revolutionizing transportation and commerce in the region by connecting key ports and cities.
Deutsche Reichsbahn
Berlin
The reorganization of Germany's national railroad under the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft streamlined operations and integrated the network, supporting industrial and military efforts in the interwar period.
Grand Trunk Railway
Toronto
The Grand Trunk Railway of Canada was officially incorporated, establishing a major transcontinental link that connected key cities and facilitated trade across North America.
Indian Railways
New Delhi
The Indian Railways Board was established, streamlining administration and expanding the world's largest rail network under British colonial rule.
Nova Scotia Coal Company
Halifax
The arrival and testing of the first steam locomotive in Canada marked the beginning of rail transport in the country, facilitating trade and connectivity between British North America and the industrial world.
Saint Petersburg
The first steam locomotive in Russia was tested, marking the beginning of rail transport in the country and paving the way for industrial expansion.
Kyoto Electric Railroad
Kyoto
Japan introduced its first electric streetcar system in Kyoto, modernizing urban transport and supporting the country's rapid Meiji-era industrialization.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Huntington
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway completed a major extension, enhancing coal transport and connecting the Midwest to East Coast ports, boosting industrial growth.
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