Construction was started in 1863 and it was finished in 1869.
basically, just the whole conflict between north and south, i think (confederate and union). different beliefs.
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The First Transcontinental Railroad opened for trains to pass through on May 10, 1869. The railroad, built by three private companies, was originally called the Pacific Railroad.
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Whether the railroad would start in the North or South.
Union and Central Pasific Railroad actually met in Promontory, Utah, on May 10 1869 to create the first Transcontinental Railroad.