South Eastern Railway
Dover
The South Eastern Railway completed its main line to Dover, connecting London to the English Channel port.
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
Union Pacific completes track to Cheyenne, boosting the growth of the American West.
Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg-Maatschappij
Amsterdam
The Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg-Maatschappij opens the Amsterdam to Haarlem line, marking the start of rail service in the Netherlands.
Japanese Government Railways
Tokyo
Japan's inaugural railway line officially opened between Tokyo and Yokohama.
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Leadville
The Denver & Rio Grande reached Leadville, fueling the silver mining boom in the Rockies.
Berliner Hochbahn
Berlin
The Berliner Hochbahn extends its network, improving urban transit in the German capital.
Dublin and Kingstown Railway
Dublin
The extension of Ireland's first public railway reached Dalkey, enhancing coastal connectivity.
Northern Pacific Railway
Gold Creek
The Northern Pacific Railway finished its transcontinental route across the northern US.
Tokyo Metro
Tokyo
Construction began on Japan's first subway line, the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
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