This Day in Railroad History

July 7

1904
122 years ago
OpeningJapan

Launch of Japan's First Electric Streetcar Line

Kyoto Electric Railway

Kyoto

Kyoto Electric Railway began operations on its inaugural electric streetcar route, pioneering urban electric rail transit in Japan and influencing modern subway and tram developments across Asia.

1847
179 years ago
OpeningUnited Kingdom

Opening of the Kendal and Windermere Railway

Kendal and Windermere Railway

Windermere

The Kendal and Windermere Railway opened its full line from Oxenholme to Windermere in England, connecting the Lake District to the national network and boosting tourism and trade in the scenic region.

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