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📅 Sep 15, 1830
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway Opens
On September 15, 1830, the Liverpool to Manchester railway opened, the first modern intercity line, and killed MP William Huskisson.
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📅 Oct 4, 1883
The Orient Express Makes Its First Journey
On October 4, 1883, the Orient Express left Paris on its first run, bound for the Ottoman capital.
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📅 Sep 1, 1897
Boston Subway Opens: First in North America
On September 1, 1897, Boston opened the Tremont Street Subway, the first subway tunnel in North America. It still carries trains today.
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📅 Oct 27, 1904
New York's First Subway Opens
New York City opened its first subway line on October 27, 1904, a nine-mile run that reshaped the city.
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📅 Oct 1, 1964
Japan's Shinkansen Begins High-Speed Service
On October 1, 1964, Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen opened between Tokyo and Osaka at 210 km/h.
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📅 Oct 28, 1970
Work Begins on the Tazara Railway
On October 28, 1970, construction began on the Tazara railway, built with Chinese aid to link Zambia to the coast at Dar es Salaam.
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