The transcontinental railroad primarily connected the cities of Sacramento, California, and Omaha, Nebraska. Completed in 1869, it significantly reduced travel time across the United States, facilitating westward expansion and economic growth. The Central Pacific Railroad built the western portion from Sacramento, while the Union Pacific Railroad constructed the eastern section from Omaha. The two lines met at Promontory Summit in Utah.
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