Stockton and Darlington Railway

The Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened in 1825 in England, is considered the world's first public railway to carry both freight and passengers using steam-powered locomotives. It connected the coal mines near Darlington to the port at Stockton-on-Tees, revolutionizing transportation by improving efficiency in moving goods and people. The success of this railway paved the way for the expansion of rail networks throughout the UK and beyond, initiating the railway age. Its innovative design and engineering set important precedents that influenced later rail systems globally.