1803
223 years ago
InnovationUnited Kingdom
The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in...
The Surrey Iron Railway
London
July 26, 1803
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The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London, United Kingdom.
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The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London, United Kingdom.
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- Date
- July 26, 1803
- Event Type
- Innovation
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Years Ago
- 223
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