The first train passenger service began.
Until this day, trains had only been used to transport goods.
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A steam locomotive called City of Truro became the first steam engine to go over 100 miles per hour.
Subway fire kills 289 in Azerbaijan.
Construction on the world's longest railway in Russia was completed.
The Melbourne cable tramway system opened the Victoria Bridge line in Melbourne, Australia.
Charing Cross Railway Station opened in London, England.
