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A locomotive on the Panama Canal Railway runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
A train completes the first transcontinental journey on the Panama Canal Railway, linking the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
In 1855, the Panama Canal Railway achieved its first full crossing from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean by locomotive. Spanning approximately 50 miles, it became the world's first transcontinental railway upon its completion. Built under challenging tropical conditions, the line facilitated faster transport of goods, mail, and passengers between oceans. During the California Gold Rush, thousands of prospectors used this route to avoid lengthy sea voyages. The railway played a crucial role in international trade and communication until the Panama Canal's construction began in the early twentieth century. It demonstrated engineering prowess in constructing bridges, tunnels, and embankments through dense jungle. Today, the modernized railway still operates, preserving its historic importance in linking two oceans and shaping global transportation.
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Panama Canal Railway