On the Rails

Updated August 5, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

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1769

The steam engine is invented in Scotland.

1804

The steam-powered locomotive is invented in England.

1825

The railway is invented in England.

1964

The bullet train is invented in Japan.

1983

The TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) is invented in France.

For more inventions, see Inventions & Discoveries.

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