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Completed in 1929, the railway was crucial for the economic development of Kenya and Uganda.

In 1879, the Tay Rail Bridge in Scotland collapsed during a storm while a train was passing over it, highlighting the importance of structural integrity in rail design.

Founded in 1867, the Pullman Company revolutionized railway sleeper cars, making long-distance rail travel more comfortable.

In 1929, The Ghan made its first trip through Australia's interior, enabling travel from Adelaide to Darwin.

In 1887, the collision in Illinois was one of the deadliest train accidents in US history, leading to significant railway safety reforms.

Opened in 2016 in Switzerland, it is the world's deepest traffic tunnel and represents a feat in modern tunneling.

Opened in 1830, it was the world's first railway to offer regular, timetabled passenger services and to have a double track throughout.

In 1967, just three years after opening, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen achieved the milestone of carrying 100 million passengers.

Established in 1922, it brings together railway companies globally to collaborate on industry standardization and development.

Held in 1829, a competition to determine the best locomotive for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, won by George Stephenson's Rocket.

In 1963, a gang successfully robbed a Royal Mail train, which led to major changes in railway security measures.

Opened in 1914, it is India's first and longest sea bridge, enhancing the connectivity to Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu.

In 1964, Japan introduced the Shinkansen, igniting a global high-speed train revolution.

Opened in 1994, it is a 50.45-kilometer undersea rail tunnel connecting England and France, illustrating engineering excellence.

Launched in 2011, this 1,318-kilometer high-speed link became a major part of China's rapid transit network expansion.

Opened in 1825, it was the first railway to carry passengers using steam locomotives and marked the beginning of the railway age.

In 1869, the ceremonial final spike was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, marking the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States.

The B&O, completed in 1830, was the United States' first common carrier railroad and one of the oldest railroads in the world.

In the 1860s, the Welsh Ffestiniog Railway was the first railway to adopt a narrow gauge, influencing narrow gauge construction worldwide.

Completed in 1869, it was crucial in opening the western part of the United States for settlement and trade.

Completed in 1841, Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Western Railway linked London to southwest England, showcasing his unique broad gauge track.

Opened in 1881 in Berlin by Werner von Siemens, it marks the onset of electric tramway transportation.

Completed in 1916, it is the world's longest railway line, extending from Moscow to Vladivostok and impacting trade and travel in Russia significantly.

George Westinghouse invented railway air brakes in 1869, greatly improving train safety and operational range.