Japanese Government Railways
Tokyo
Japan's first railway line officially opened between Tokyo and Yokohama, ushering in the Meiji-era modernization of transport.
Pacific Electric Railway
Los Angeles
The Pacific Electric Railway inaugurated its first interurban line from Los Angeles to Pasadena, launching the world's largest electric railway network.
Paris-Rouen Railway
Paris
The Paris-Rouen Railway opened, connecting the French capital to the port city of Rouen and boosting industrial transport.
Denver Pacific Railway
Denver
The Denver Pacific Railway completed its line from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Denver, Colorado, linking the city to the Union Pacific transcontinental route.
Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits
Brig
The Simplon Orient Express began operations, offering luxurious long-distance travel across Europe through the newly completed Simplon Tunnel.
Deutsche Bundesbahn
Frankfurt
West Germany's state railways were unified under Deutsche Bundesbahn following postwar reorganization of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
Deutsche Bundesbahn
Frankfurt
The Deutsche Bundesbahn was established as West Germany's national railway, consolidating post-war reconstruction efforts.
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