Train transportation (James Gillis - Freedom - 8) By Juggy I six Aug 12, 1848 The First train George Stephenson (June 9, 1781 - August 12, 1848). British engineer who designed the first train http://stevengraphs.com/firtrainbuil.html Jan 1, 1856 First railroad bridge over Missipi river http://www.trainhistory.net/railway-history/railroad-timeline/ Jan 1, 1869 The First Transcontinental Railroad completed http://www.trainhistory.net/railway-history/railroad-timeline/ Jan 1, 1881 First public tram line opened in Berlin http://www.trainhistory.net/railway-history/railroad-timeline/ Jan 1, 1964 First bullet train introduced in Japan. http://www.trainhistory.net/railway-history/railroad-timeline/ Jan 1, 1979 France begun using their high speed train_TVG http://www.trainhistory.net/