Interborough Rapid Transit
New York City
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company extends its subway service with new stations in Manhattan.
Copiapó-Caldera Railway
Copiapó
Chile's first railway line begins operations between Caldera and Copiapó, marking South America's early adoption of rail technology.
Japanese Government Railways
Yokohama
Japan opens its second major rail segment, extending the government railway network toward Yokohama.
Canadian National Railway
Montreal
CN completed electrification of its Montreal terminal area, enhancing efficiency for passenger services.
Peruvian Southern Railway
Machu Picchu, Cuzco Region
Hiram Bingham III re-discovers Machu Picchu, "the Lost City of the Incas".
Copiapó-Caldera Railway
Copiapó
Chile's inaugural railroad line began operations between Caldera and Copiapó, marking South America's early adoption of rail technology.
Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company
Buenos Aires
South America's first subway line commenced service in Buenos Aires, revolutionizing urban transit in Argentina.
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