Stockton and Darlington Railway
The world's first public railway to use steam locomotives.
Last updated August 25, 2026
Overview
The Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened in 1825, is considered the world's first public railway to use steam locomotives, marking the beginning of modern rail transport. It was later absorbed into the North Eastern Railway.
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