Transcontinental Railway

The Transcontinental Railway was a major railway that connected the eastern and western parts of the United States, completed in 1869. It allowed for faster, safer travel and transportation of goods across the country, linking major cities like Chicago and San Francisco. Built by two companies working from opposite ends, it involved significant engineering feats, including laying track across difficult terrains like mountains and deserts. The railway greatly boosted economic growth, facilitated westward expansion, and helped unify the nation by making travel and commerce more efficient and accessible.