Egyptian State Railways
Luxor–Aswan
Egypt completed the Luxor–Aswan railway extension on December 15, 1906, improving transport throughout Upper Egypt.
Spoornet
Johannesburg–Pretoria
On December 15, 1996, Spoornet activated a major signaling upgrade on the Johannesburg–Pretoria commuter corridor, improving reliability on one of Africa’s busiest rail routes.
IND (Independent Subway System)
New York, NY
New York City's Independent Subway System (IND) opened the long‑planned Sixth Avenue Line on December 15, 1940, completing a major Midtown Manhattan trunk route and reshaping subway traffic patterns.
SBB / SNCF
Geneva
The Léman Express, the largest cross‑border commuter rail system in Europe, officially opened on December 15, 2019, linking Switzerland and France through the CEVA line.
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Tennessee Pass, Colorado
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad completed the Tennessee Pass Tunnel on December 15, 1902, improving the trans‑Rockies route across Colorado.
Teito Rapid Transit Authority (Eidan)
Tokyo
Tokyo opened the first operational segment of the Chiyoda Line on December 15, 1967, beginning one of the city’s most important cross‑town rapid transit corridors.
Queensland Rail
Varsity Lakes, Queensland
Queensland Rail extended the Gold Coast Line from Robina to Varsity Lakes on December 15, 2008, supporting rapid growth in southeastern Queensland.
Japanese National Railways (later JR Kyushu)
Shibushi, Miyazaki
On December 15, 1985, Japanese National Railways (later JR Kyushu) extended the Nichinan Line to Shibushi, improving rail connectivity in southern Miyazaki Prefecture.
Bayerische Ludwigsbahn
Fürth, Bavaria
On December 15, 1832, the West Häuser incline near Fürth opened as part of Germany’s early railway experimentation, creating essential operational experience for the Bavarian Ludwigsbahn.
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