1835
191 years ago
Innovation
The first railway in continental Europe opens between Brussels and Mechelen
The first railway
May 5, 1835
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The first railway in continental Europe opens between Brussels and Mechelen.
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The first railway in continental Europe opens between Brussels and Mechelen.
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- May 5, 1835
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- Innovation
- Years Ago
- 191
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