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This article lists anniversary events related to rail transport that occurred on March 25.

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Events

19th century

1807 – The first railway passenger service begins in England. The cars are drawn by horses.

20th century

1908 – The Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad extends passenger service from its existing Washington-Annapolis route to Baltimore, Maryland.[1]
1945 – Virginian Railway takes delivery of its first 2-6-6-6 (class AG) steam locomotives from Lima Locomotive Works.[2]
1952 – The Seibu Shinjuku Line extension from Takadanobaba to Seibu-Shinjuku Station opens.
1986 – Conrail makes its initial public offering of stock starting at $28 per share.[2]

21st century

2007 – The rebuilt Takahatafudō Station, serving the Keiō Line and the Tama Toshi Monorail Line in Japan opens.

References

"Washington, D.C. Railroad History". Washington D.C. Chapter National Railway Historical Society. Retrieved March 24, 2006.
"This month in railroad history: March". Rivanna Chapter National Railway Historical Society. Retrieved March 24, 2006.

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