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Development of the Grooved Rail
- When
- 1852
- Where
- France (country-level; specific locality unrecorded)
Alphonse Loubat developed the grooved rail in 1852, an innovation that facilitated street railways and tramlines by accommodating wheels within the rail structure.
After returning to France from New York, Loubat invented the grooved rail in 1852. This design allowed tram wheels to run within a groove, making street railways more practical and efficient. The invention was a significant improvement in tram and rail equipment, supporting the expansion of urban transit systems.
Sources
- Alphonse Loubat Wikipedia, revision of 2025-05-06
- Tram Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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