May 1 in rail transport

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This article lists anniversary events related to rail transport that occurred on May 1.

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

• 1872
  • The Buckfastleigh, Totnes and South Devon Railway, in England, opens.
  • The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad begins construction westward from Newton, Kansas, toward Colorado.
• 1874 – Construction begins on the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad, the first railroad to be built in Seattle, Washington, United States.

[edit] 20th century

• 1917 – The Santa Fe de Luxe passenger train between Chicago and Los Angeles is discontinued as it is not considered essential for the war effort.
• 1971 – Amtrak begins operations of most intercity passenger train service in the United States.

[edit] 21st century

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