This Day in Railroad History

September 29

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1885

141 years ago

OpeningUnited Kingdom

The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England

England

The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England.

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1829

197 years ago

FormationUnited Kingdom

The Metropolitan Police of London, later also known as the Met, is founded

London

The Metropolitan Police of London, later also known as the Met, is founded.

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