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George Stephenson invented the locomotive. -
First train line of passangers from Manchester to Liverpool. -
In 1850 there were very luxurious locomotives, there were bedrooms and restaurants. -
In 1863 Metropolitan was the firts railway under the streets of London. But the underground railway was smelly and dirty, because of the smoke. -
In 1879 , Werner Von invented the first electric train with passagers. -
In 1930 electric trains were very popular. Used electric motor to drive the wheels.They were cleaner and faster than stem locomotive
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Today the trains are longer and faster. They can reach up to 400 kilometres.