Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
The Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed line began revenue service between Tokyo and Osaka, revolutionizing rail travel.
Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
Lancaster
The Lancaster and Carlisle Railway opened its main line, connecting Preston to Carlisle and completing a key link in Britain's west coast route.
Transcaucasus Railway
Tbilisi
The Transcaucasus Railway began operations, linking the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea across the Caucasus region.
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