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3 unusual facts about Bristol and South Wales Union Railway


Bristol and South Wales Union Railway

Isambard Kingdom Brunel surveyed a route across the Severn and the ferry at New Passage was purchased, but the line failed to raise enough money so was not built.

New Passage opened with the line on 8 September 1863 and closed when the Severn Tunnel opened on 1 December 1886.

Brunel died in 1859 and the works were completed by Robert Pearson Brereton.



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