Land Transportation

  • The First Rail System

    The First Rail System
    The modern rail system was developed in England in 1820
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    Underground Railway

    In 1825-1863 Stockton and Darlington Railways opened an underground railway
  • Karl Benz

    Karl Benz
    A man named Karl Benz created the first gas-powered car in 1855
  • Electric Trains and Trams

    Electric Trains and Trams
    In 1880, electric trains and trams were developed
  • Henry Ford

    Henry Ford
    Henry Ford’s Model T represented what we have today
  • Power Steering

    Power Steering was developed in 1951
  • Cruise Control

    In 1957, the first cruise control was developed
  • Three Point Seatbelts

    In 1959, three point seatbelts were developed
  • Heated Seats

    In 1966, heated seats were developed