The Securitas depot robbery was the UK's largest heist. Almost £53m (about $92.5 million or €78 million) was stolen from a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent.
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
The Great Northern Railway launched the Empire Builder passenger service, revolutionizing long-distance travel across the northern United States.
South Carolina Canal and Rail Road
Charleston
The Best Friend of Charleston, America's first steam locomotive built for regular service, started operations on the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road.
Pen-y-Darren Tramway
Merthyr Tydfil
Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive successfully hauled a load on the Pen-y-Darren tramway, marking the first use of a steam engine on rails.
Grand Trunk Railway
Toronto
The Grand Trunk Railway's line from Sarnia to Toronto was completed, enhancing connectivity in Canada and linking to U.S. networks.
Tokyo
Japanese authorities approved plans for the Tokyo subway, leading to Asia's first underground rail system and modern urban transit.
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