- April 29
- 1873 – Eli H. Janney is awarded U.S. patent 138,405 for his knuckle coupler design (pictured).
- 1956 – The 104th Street and 111th Street stations on New York City Subway's IND Fulton Street Line open.
- 2002 – The first Pendolino train, operated by Virgin Trains, arrives at Euston Station in London, England.
- 2004 – The European Railway Agency, headquartered in Lille, France, is formed.
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