Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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1842 Railway Facts

From Graces Guide

Almost 2,000 miles of track in operation

The railways earned some £4 million that year of which 70% came form passengers and the remainder from goods.

See Also

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Sources of Information

  • Rail 150. Edited by Jack Simmons. Published 1975. ISBN 0 413 32300 5 and ISBN 0 413 32310 2
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