Portal:Trains/Anniversaries/December 17


 * December 17


 * 1853 – The Brooklyn City Railroad, the oldest streetcar line in Brooklyn, New York, is incorporated.
 * 2001 – MARC, Maryland commuter rail, extends passenger service to Frederick, Maryland.
 * 2004 – The last X'Trapolis train enters service with Connex (pictured) in Melbourne, Australia.