Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:train
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| gptkbp:defines |
A railway line that crosses a continent, connecting coasts or major regions.
|
| gptkbp:feature |
Connects distant regions or coasts
Often involves tunnels and bridges Requires large-scale engineering |
| gptkbp:firstCompleted |
1869 (United States)
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| gptkbp:firstCompletedBy |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:Central_Pacific_Railroad |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Enabled economic development and settlement
Promoted trade and migration Reduced travel time across continents |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Canadian_Pacific_Railway
gptkb:Trans-Siberian_Railway gptkb:First_Transcontinental_Railroad_(United_States) |
| gptkbp:purpose |
To facilitate long-distance transportation of people and goods across continents.
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America |
| gptkbp:relatedConcept |
Transcontinental flight
Transcontinental road |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Transcona
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Transcontinental Railway
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