Tokyo Electric Railway
Tokyo
Tokyo Electric Railway inaugurated Japan's first electric streetcar service between Shinbashi and Asakusa.
Companhia Ferro Carril de Santa Teresa
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro introduces South America's first electric streetcar line.
Bristol and Exeter Railway
Bristol
The Bristol and Exeter Railway opened its initial section, connecting key cities in southwest England and boosting regional trade.
Panama Railway
Colón
The first transcontinental railroad across the Isthmus of Panama begins full operations.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harpers Ferry
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reached Harpers Ferry, Virginia, opening a key extension for passenger and freight service.
Berliner Hochbahngesellschaft
Berlin
Berlin's inaugural subway line opened, revolutionizing urban transit in the German capital with electric multiple units.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal to Vancouver
Regular passenger service began across Canada, linking the Atlantic to the Pacific via the newly completed transcontinental line.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Jackfish
Canadian Pacific Railway ran its inaugural train over the newly completed Lake Superior section near Jackfish, Ontario.
Tokyo Metro
Tokyo
Construction begins on Japan's first subway line amid post-earthquake rebuilding.
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