First Train on Berlin-Hamburg Railway

On July 29, 1846, the first train operated on the Berlin-Hamburg Railway between Berlin and Hamburg, one of Germany's earliest long-distance lines. This 286 km route connected the Prussian capital with the port city, overcoming engineering challenges like marshy terrain with innovative embankments. Key figures included engineer Friedrich Neuhaus. It boosted trade and military mobility, setting standards for German rail networks and influencing later unification efforts under Bismarck.