Railways

Began construction on first railway track in NSW between Sydney and Parramata.

Feb 27, 1849

First railway line opened between Melbourne Flinders st and Port Melbourne.

Sep 12, 1854

Opening of Sydney to Parramtta line.

Feb 27, 1855

First line carrying steam powered trains opened.

Apr 21, 1856

Tasmanian 72 kilometre railway.

Feb 27, 1868

First Western Australian railway.

Feb 27, 1871

First 253 kilometre railway.

Oct 1, 1871

First Queensland railway system connected with Brisbane.

Feb 27, 1875

First government railway.

Feb 27, 1879

First A.C.T line opened.

Feb 27, 1914