June 20 in rail transport
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This article lists anniversary events related to rail transport that occurred on June 20.
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[edit] Events
[edit] 19th century
- 1862 – The bill that would become the Pacific Railroad Act authorizing the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad is passed by the United States Senate.
- 1874 – The Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad, building from Denver, reaches Morrison, Colorado.
[edit] 20th century
- 1937 – Pennsylvania Railroad's Manhattan Transfer station in New York City closes after 26 years of service in favor of Newark Penn Station.
- 1983 – The Chicago and North Western Railway wins a bidding war against the Soo Line for control of the former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad "Spine Line"; the Interstate Commerce Commission awarded the line to CNW's $93 million bid.
[edit] 21st century
- 2002 – KLIA Transit in Kuala Lumpur begins operations.
[edit] Births
[edit] Deaths
- 1874 – John Ruggles (pictured), who was awarded U.S. Patent 1 for improved driving wheels (b. 1789).
