Leeds and Thirsk Railway
Leeds
The Leeds and Thirsk Railway opened its main line, connecting industrial Yorkshire towns and boosting regional trade.
Northern Pacific Railway
Bismarck
The first Northern Pacific Railway train reached the Missouri River at Bismarck, North Dakota, marking a major milestone in transcontinental expansion.
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
High-speed test operations started on Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen ahead of its October opening.
Liverpool Overhead Railway
Liverpool
The Liverpool Overhead Railway extended its electric line, pioneering elevated urban rail transit in Britain.
Prussian State Railways
Berlin
Successful high-speed electric trials began on the Berlin suburban line using third-rail technology.
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road
Charleston
The Best Friend of Charleston began regular passenger service on the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road.
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company
Charleston, South Carolina
The steam locomotive Best Friend of Charleston causes the first boiler explosion caused by a steam locomotive.
Berlin Hochbahn
Berlin
Siemens demonstrated an early electric multiple unit train on the Berlin elevated railway, advancing urban transit technology.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Craigellachie
The last spike was driven completing Canada's first transcontinental railroad at Craigellachie, British Columbia.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Craigellachie
The last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven near Vancouver, completing Canada's first transcontinental line.
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