Canadian National
Vimy, Hauts-de-France
King Edward VIII, in one of his few official duties before he abdicates the throne, officially unveils the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
The Surrey Iron Railway
South London
The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London, United Kingdom.
Tokyo Electric Railway
Tokyo
Tokyo's electric tramway system launches, modernizing urban transport in Japan.
Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
Lancaster
The Lancaster and Carlisle Railway opened its main line, connecting key northern English cities and boosting industrial transport.
Siemens & Halske
Berlin
Werner von Siemens demonstrated the world's first practical electric tramway in Berlin, revolutionizing urban transport.
Tokyo Underground Railway
Tokyo
Japan's first subway line, the Tokyo Underground Railway, began service between Ueno and Asakusa, pioneering urban rapid transit in Asia.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
The first through passenger train departed from Montreal on the Canadian Pacific Railway, linking eastern Canada to the Pacific.
South Devon Railway
Exeter
The South Devon Railway opened its line from Exeter to Teignmouth, extending the Great Western Railway's broad gauge network into Devon.
Ludwig Railway
Nuremberg
The Ludwig Railway begins operations between Nuremberg and Fürth, launching Germany's rail era.
Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits
Paris
The legendary Orient Express departs Paris for Constantinople on its maiden voyage.
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