1853 in rail transport - Definition and Overview

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1853.

Events

April events

• April 2 - The New York Central railroad is formed through the merger of ten smaller railroads in the New York area.

Unknown date events

• The Monon railroad opens its 300-mile route between Chicago, Illinois, and Louisville, Kentucky
• American steam locomotive builder Manchester Locomotive Works opens.
• Indianapolis' Union Station, the first "union station" in the world, is opened by the Terre Haute and Richmond Railroad, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, and Bellefontaine Railroad.

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