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July 21 in CNR History


 

July 21, 1836 The first railroad in Canada, the Champlain & St. Lawrence Railroad opens from Laprairie to St. Johns, Quebec. The line will become part of the M&C, GTR, and Canadian National.

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July 21, 1856 Illinois Central runs its first Chicago suburban train, to Hyde Park.

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July 21, 1926 Ceremonial start of Illinois Central's electrified suburban service in Chicago. Regular service will begin August 7.

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Mark Tomlonson