1904
122 years ago
InnovationJapan
First Electric Multiple Unit in Japan
Kobu Railway
Tokyo
Japan's first electric multiple-unit train entered service on the Kobu Railway near Tokyo.
1845
181 years ago
OpeningUnited Kingdom
Bristol & Gloucester Railway Opening
Bristol and Gloucester Railway
Bristol
The Bristol and Gloucester Railway opened its 27-mile line, connecting key industrial centers in southwest England.
1927
99 years ago
InnovationGermany
Introduction of the Flying Hamburger diesel train
Deutsche Reichsbahn
Berlin
Germany's Deutsche Reichsbahn introduced the innovative Flying Hamburger express diesel trainset.
1964
62 years ago
OpeningJapan
Opening of the Tokaido Shinkansen extension
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
Japan extended its pioneering Shinkansen high-speed line, enhancing connectivity between major cities.
1848
178 years ago
OpeningUnited Kingdom
Opening of York and North Midland Railway extension
York and North Midland Railway
York
The York and North Midland Railway opened a key extension connecting York to the expanding northern network.
1885
141 years ago
OpeningCanada
First through train on Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal to Port Moody
The Canadian Pacific Railway ran its first transcontinental passenger train, linking eastern Canada to the Pacific coast.
1894
132 years ago
RegulatoryUnited Kingdom
Great Central London Extension Authorized
Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway
London
Parliament authorized the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway to extend to London, creating the Great Central Railway.
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