Vitznau-Rigi-Bahn
Vitznau
Europe's first mountain cog railway began service in Switzerland, pioneering rack-and-pinion technology for steep grades.
Osaka Metro
Osaka
Japan's first subway line segment began service, marking the start of modern urban rapid transit in Osaka.
Northern Pacific Railway
Seattle
After the Great Seattle Fire, rail lines played a central role in the city's rapid reconstruction and expansion.
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