1896 in rail transport - Definition

This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1896.

Events

December events

• December 14 - Glasgow Subway, the third oldest metro system in the world, begins operations in Glasgow, Scotland.

Unknown date events

• The Green Bay and Western Railroad is formed from the bankruptcy proceedings of the Green Bay, Winona and Saint Paul Railroad.
• The Loup Creek & Deepwater Railway (predecessor of the Deepwater Railway) is formed.
• Atlas Car and Manufacturing Company begins building steam locomotives.

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