1900
126 years ago
ConstructionRussia
Trans-Siberian Railway Reaches Irkutsk
Trans-Siberian Railway
Irkutsk
May 24, 1900
Summary
The Trans-Siberian Railway extends service to Irkutsk, advancing Russia's vast continental rail network.
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On May 24, 1900, the Trans-Siberian Railway achieved a major milestone with the arrival of the first through trains at Irkutsk, overcoming harsh Siberian terrain and permafrost challenges. Overseen by engineers under Tsar Nicholas II, this segment connected European Russia to the Pacific, facilitating trade, migration, and military logistics. Its completion transformed global geopolitics and remains one of history's longest rail lines.
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- Date
- May 24, 1900
- Event Type
- Construction
- Country
- Russia
- Years Ago
- 126
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