1887
139 years ago
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Inauguration of the Transcaucasus Railway
Transcaucasus Railway
Tbilisi
July 6, 1887
Summary
The Transcaucasus Railway began operations, linking the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea across the Caucasus region.
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On July 6, 1887, the Transcaucasus Railway officially opened, providing the first continuous rail connection between Poti on the Black Sea and Baku on the Caspian. Built under Russian imperial direction with challenging mountain sections and river crossings, it facilitated oil transport from Baku fields and military logistics. The line used early steam locomotives suited for heavy grades. Its completion strengthened economic ties in the region and demonstrated Russia's expanding rail infrastructure amid 19th-century industrialization.
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- Date
- July 6, 1887
- Event Type
- Opening
- Country
- GE
- Years Ago
- 139
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