Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Ashtabula, Ohio
On December 29, 1876, the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway suffered the catastrophic Ashtabula River bridge collapse in Ohio, killing 92 people. It remains one of the deadliest railroad accidents in United States history.
Southern Railway (UK)
London
On December 29, 1940, the Luftwaffe’s major air raid on London severely damaged Southern Railway’s Holborn Viaduct station during the infamous 'Second Great Fire of London'.
Deutsche Reichsbahn
Cologne
On December 29, 1944, RAF Bomber Command heavily targeted Cologne, including the vital Gereon freight yard, disrupting German long‑distance freight movements.
New Zealand Railways (NZR)
Otira Tunnel, South Island
On December 29, 1985, New Zealand Railways completed the upgraded electrification of the Otira Tunnel section on the Midland Line, enhancing operations through one of the world’s most challenging mountain rail tunnels.
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