Metropolitan Railway
London
London's Metropolitan Railway began operations between Paddington and Farringdon, pioneering the world's first underground passenger service.
St. Petersburg-Moscow Railway
St. Petersburg
Russia's first major intercity railway line begins operations between St. Petersburg and Moscow.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Craigellachie, British Columbia
The Canadian Pacific Railway achieved full transcontinental service with the driving of the last spike at Craigellachie.
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
New York
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company extends its subway line in Manhattan.
Japanese National Railways
Tokyo
High-speed rail testing commences on the Tokaido line ahead of the 1964 Olympics.
Deutsche Reichsbahn
Berlin
The Deutsche Reichsbahn introduced the diesel-electric V 3201 locomotive for mainline freight operations.
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