September 30 in rail transport

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This article lists anniversary events related to rail transport that occurred on September 30.

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

[edit] Events

[edit] 19th century

[edit] 20th century

• 1906 – The first part of Jingzhang railway, linking Beijing and Zhangjiakou in China, opens for service.
• 1916 – Construction is completed on the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City.
• 1967 – The Monon Railroad ceases all passenger train operations.

[edit] 21st century

• 2003 – Tobu Railway, in Japan, ends freight operations to concentrate on passenger train operations.

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths

• 1890 – Frederick H. Billings, president of Northern Pacific Railway 1879-1881, dies (b. 1823).

[edit] References