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Creation of the Department of Railways
- When
- 1842
- Where
- Russian Empire
The Department of Railways was established in 1842 to oversee the construction of the Moscow–Saint Petersburg Railway, Russia's second major line.
This administrative body was created specifically to manage the construction of the Moscow–Saint Petersburg Railway. It later became part of the Ministry of Communication Routes, reflecting the growing importance of state oversight in railway infrastructure development.
Sources
- History of rail transport in Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-03
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