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 first train passenger service began.
The New York and Harlem Railroad became the first railroad to operate in the US.
A steam locomotive called City of Truro became the first steam engine to go over 100 miles per hour.
Werner von Siemens presents the world's first electric locomotive.
A world record commercial railway train speed of 311 mph (500 kph) was achieved by Shanghai Transrapid Railway Systems.
