November 8 in rail transport

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This article lists anniversary events related to rail transport that occurred on November 8.

Contents 1 Events 1.1 19th century 1.2 20th century 1.3 21st century 2 Births 3 Deaths 4 References

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[edit] 19th century

• 1869 – The Central Pacific Railroad completes the final leg of the First Transcontinental Railroad in North America, connecting Sacramento to San Francisco, California.
• 1874 – Tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad reach Bakersfield, California; work begins on the route that would eventually become the Tehachapi Loop.
• 1899 – Jōbu Railway is founded in Japan.

[edit] 20th century

• 1936 – Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad inaugurates the Denver Zephyr passenger train.

[edit] 21st century

• 2004 – Canadian National, Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce an operating agreement to speed shipments between eastern Canada and the eastern United States.

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