The world’s fastest steam locomotive is built.
The Mallard could reach a speed of over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h).
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The Island Express train derailed on the Peruman Bridge in India.
A world record commercial railway train speed of 311 mph (500 kph) was achieved by Shanghai Transrapid Railway Systems.
The Tower Subway in London became the first underground tube railway to open.
The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
