Atlanta
Most railroads in the southern United States completed conversion to standard gauge on this date, unifying the network.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
The Canadian Pacific Railway's first scheduled transcontinental passenger train reached Vancouver, completing Canada's coast-to-coast rail link.
Washington D.C.
President Wilson signed the Adamson Act establishing the eight-hour workday for railroad employees.
Norwich and Worcester Railroad
Norwich
Early integration of rail and steamship services linking Norwich, Connecticut to New York City.
Deutsche Reichsbahn
Berlin
Major upgrade to Berlin's suburban rail network with third-rail electrification.
Odakyu Electric Railway
Tokyo
Odakyu Electric Railway introduced its pioneering 3000 series SE Romancecar, setting new speed records.
Japanese National Railways
Okayama
Japan extended its high-speed Shinkansen network with the opening of the Shin-Ōsaka to Okayama segment.
Norfolk & Western Railway
Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railway received its final steam locomotive, an S-1a class 0-8-0 switcher numbered 244.
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Columbia
Milestone in completing transcontinental rail service across Canada.
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