Episode 3 of 3

Regular Traffic Commencement

When
27 June 1847
Where
Copenhagen to Roskilde
Part of
Denmark's first railway opens from Copenhagen to Roskilde

Regular passenger traffic began on 27 June 1847, the day after the ceremonial opening, with three daily trains.

Following the ceremonial opening, the railway opened to regular traffic on the following day. The service operated three trains daily in each direction between Copenhagen and Roskilde, marking the start of operational passenger transport.

Sources

  1. Copenhagen–Fredericia/Taulov Line Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-16

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