St. Petersburg-Moscow Railway
St. Petersburg
The first major section of the St. Petersburg-Moscow Railway opened, marking a milestone in Russian rail development.
Deutsche Reichsbahn
Berlin
The Berlin S-Bahn network began widespread electric operations using third-rail technology.
Leipzig-Dresden Railway
Leipzig
The Leipzig-Dresden Railway completed its full line, becoming Germany's first long-distance steam railway.
Erie Railroad
Dunkirk, New York
The Erie Railroad reached Lake Erie at Dunkirk, New York, completing its main line from Piermont.
New York Central Railroad
New York City
The New York Central launched its flagship 20th Century Limited between New York and Chicago.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
The Canadian Pacific Railway ran its first through train across the western prairies, advancing transcontinental ambitions.
Interborough Rapid Transit
New York City
Groundbreaking occurred for the Interborough Rapid Transit subway system in New York City.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Craigellachie
The last spike was driven at Craigellachie, completing Canada's first transcontinental railway.
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