Demerara Railway Company
Georgetown
The inaugural railway line in South America began operations between Georgetown and Plaisance in British Guiana.
Reading Railroad
Philadelphia
The Reading Railroad Company was formally incorporated in Pennsylvania on July 17, 1846, consolidating several smaller lines to create a major anthracite coal carrier that would dominate freight transport in the northeastern United States for decades.
Ueno Zoo Monorail
Tokyo
On July 17, 1954, the Ueno Zoo Monorail opened in Tokyo, becoming Japan's first monorail and a pioneering suspended system that carried visitors across the zoo grounds using compact electric cars.
Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris
Paris
Paris inaugurated its first Métro line on July 17, 1900, connecting Porte Maillot to Porte de Vincennes and revolutionizing urban transit ahead of the World's Fair with electric multiple-unit trains.
Tokyo Electric Railway
Tokyo
Tokyo's first electric railway line commenced service, modernizing urban transport in Japan.
Western Pacific Railroad
Oakland
The Western Pacific Railroad was incorporated to build a transcontinental route competing with Southern Pacific.
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