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Although the first ever railroad was invented by early romans, it wasn't used for locomotives. The first locomotive railway was invented, but had plenty of problems.
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The first train was invented by Richard Trevithick -
The first electric train was invented in Germany. It was the first step to faster trains. -
During these years, trains were the most used and preferred mode of transportation. They were also the most important industrial transportation within countries.
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In 1902, the first gas powered train was invented in Europe. -
The first diesel train was invented in the United Kingdom. The Diesel train is the most common type of train you would see in South Dakota. -
In 1964, bullet trains were first invented in Japan. They were built to connect other cities to Tokyo, to aid economic development. -
To help with the new speed of trains, Japan needed new railroads. Therefore, they created the high-speed railway system, which can handle 124 - 155 mph. -
Today, trains aren't the most used type of transport, but is still the second best cargo transportation method.