Franz Anton von Gerstner Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Franz Anton von Gerstner, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Austria.

2 records1837–18372 events1 places

Chronological biography

1837

First Russian Passenger Railway30 October 1837

Science / Civil Engineering · Railway Engineer · Saint Petersburg

Introduces regular passenger railway service in the Russian Empire.

Tsarskoye Selo Railway Opening30 October 1837

Science / Civil Engineering · Railway Engineer · Saint Petersburg

Opens the railway linking Saint Petersburg with Tsarskoye Selo.

Titles and roles

Railway Engineer

Record provenance

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