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The Swansea and Mumbles Railway, then known as the Oystermouth Railway, becomes the first passenger-carrying railway in the world.
The Swansea and Mumbles Railway inaugurates passenger service, becoming the world’s first passenger railway.
On March 25, 1807, the Swansea and Mumbles Railway in Wales began carrying passengers, marking the first passenger-carrying railway in the world. Originally designed to transport limestone and coal, the line adopted horse-drawn carriages for people later that day. The railway linked Swansea to the village of Mumbles along the coast, improving local transportation and commerce. Its innovation paved the way for the rapid expansion of passenger rail services during the 19th century. The success of the route demonstrated the transformative potential of rail infrastructure on society and industry.
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Swansea and Mumbles Railway