1848 in rail transport - Definition and Overview

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1848.

Events

December events

• December - The Galena and Chicago Union Railroad, the oldest part of what is to become the Chicago and Northwestern railroad, begins operation.

Births

February births

• February 20 - E. H. Harriman, executive in charge of both the Union Pacific Railroad and the Southern Pacific Railroad at the turn of the 20th century (d. 1909).

Deaths

August deaths

• August 12 - George Stephenson, English steam locomotive builder.