The modern infrastructural development in 19th century
The modern infrastructural development of the city was most impressive.
Bridges were built over the Danube, and the first underground railway of the
European continent was opened here in 1896. In 1873 electric lighting was
brought to the streets. In 1887 trams appeared, followed in 1888 by the first
suburban trains; in 1885 the first urban telephone exchange was installed; in
1896 the Post Office used battery-driven vans for delivering parcels; and in
1900 the Royal Hungarian Automobile Club was founded.