Paris-Strasbourg Railway
Paris to Meaux
The initial segment of the Paris-Strasbourg line opened, linking Paris to Meaux and advancing French rail connectivity.
Japan National Railways
Tokyo-Osaka
Japan National Railways finishes electrification of the Tōkaidō Main Line between Tokyo and Osaka.
Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris
Paris
The Paris Métro extends Line 2 to Place de la Nation, enhancing urban transit connectivity.
Tokyo Electric Railway
Tokyo
Tokyo introduced its inaugural electric streetcar service, modernizing urban transport in Japan.
Hamburg-Bergedorfer Eisenbahn
Hamburg
Germany's first public steam railway line begins service between Hamburg and Bergedorf.
Grand Trunk Railway
Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway's Victoria Bridge over the St. Lawrence River opens, linking Montreal with the south shore.
Tokyo Electric Tramway
Tokyo
Major extension of Tokyo's electric streetcar system opens new urban routes.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary
The Canadian Pacific Railway arrived in Calgary, spurring western Canadian settlement and trade.
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Columbia
Final surveys for the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway conclude near the Rockies.
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