Deutsche Reichsbahn
Berlin
The Deutsche Reichsbahn placed the first streamlined 03 class Pacific locomotives into service on high-speed routes.
North British Railway
London
The iconic Flying Scotsman express train service began operating between London and Edinburgh.
South Eastern Railway
Tonbridge
The South Eastern Railway opened its branch line from Tonbridge to Tunbridge Wells, enhancing connectivity in Kent.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad completed its Belt Line, including the famous Howard Street Tunnel.
Tokyo Electric Railway
Tokyo
Tokyo's inaugural electric streetcar service commenced, marking Japan's entry into modern urban rail transit.
Ferrymead Railway
Christchurch
The Ferrymead Railway, New Zealand's first public railway, began operations between Ferrymead and Christchurch.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Samara
A major segment of the Trans-Siberian Railway opened, connecting European Russia to Siberia.
RENFE
Madrid
Spain introduced the innovative Talgo articulated train on the Madrid to Hendaye route.
Tokyo Metro
Tokyo
Construction began on Asia's first subway line, the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
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