This Day in Railroad History

February 16

1857
169 years ago
OpeningCanada

First Train on Grand Trunk Railway in Canada

Grand Trunk Railway

Montreal to Toronto

The Grand Trunk Railway's inaugural train service connected Montreal and Toronto, marking a significant step in Canadian rail expansion and linking key economic centers.

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