Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Werner von Siemens and the 1879 Electric Railway Demonstration

In 1879, German engineer Werner von Siemens showcased a groundbreaking electric railway at an industrial expo in Berlin. This event featured a small electric locomotive that carried passengers on a track, illustrating electricity's potential in transportation. The demonstration highlighted advantages over steam power, like less pollution and lower costs, paving the way for electric railways' global adoption and influencing future urban transit systems.