Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad
La Prairie, Quebec
The Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad begins operations as Canada's first steam-powered railway.
Kyoto Electric Railway
Kyoto
Kyoto Electric Railway began service, pioneering electric traction in Japan.
London and Croydon Railway
London
The London and Croydon Railway opened its initial 8.5-mile line from London Bridge to Croydon.
Prussian State Railways
Berlin
First electric locomotive trials begin on Prussian state railways.
Central Pacific Railroad
Cisco, California
Central Pacific completes key Sierra Nevada tunnel section amid transcontinental construction.
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