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Opening of the Anina-Oravița Railway

When
1863
Where
Banat region (in 1863 part of Hungary in Austria-Hungary; today Romania)
Part of
Romania's first mountain railway from Anina to Oravița

The first mountain railway in Hungary and modern Romania opened in 1863, connecting Anina to Oravița in the Banat region.

The line was constructed in 1863, establishing a vital link between the towns of Anina and Oravița. It is recognized as the first mountain railway in Hungary and today's Romania. The route features notable engineering elements such as viaducts and long tunnels, contributing to its reputation as one of Europe's most beautiful railways.

Sources

  1. Oravița Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. Anina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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