The History of Trains

iron wagon Starting in the 1500s, wagonways were introduced to haul material from mines; from the 1790s, stronger iron rails were introduced. Following early developments in the second half of the 1700s, in 1804 a steam locomotive built by British inventor Trevithick powered the first ever steam train.


Trains moving foward

shinkansen train The rail industry is expected to grow over the coming years as the tourism industry increases thanks to inexpensive passenger train fares. Furthermore, investments in passenger railroad networks and the introduction of newer and faster trains are likely to impulse segment growth.

  1. Trains moving foward
  2. Trains being made more effective
  3. Trains being made better