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The inaugural train of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway travelled on 15th September, 1830, drawn by the locomotive 'Northumbrian'. It carried many notable people including the then Prime Minister, the Duke of Wellington. Another passenger was William Huskisson, member of Parliament for Liverpool. When the train stopped at Parkside for other locomotives to pass in review on the other line, Huskisson was run over by the locomotive 'Rocket' (which had won the Rainhill trials for Robert Stephenson), and died of his injuries later the same day. A memorial to him still stands by the line. The Liverpool and Manchester railway was the first public transport system wholly to use steam power.
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Where is Liverpool and Manchester Railway located?
Liverpool and Manchester Railway is located in North West England in the UK. As the name implies, it runs through the towns of Liverpool and Manchester.
When was Manchester Liverpool Road railway station created?
Manchester Liverpool Road railway station was created in 1830.
When did Manchester Liverpool Road railway station end?
Manchester Liverpool Road railway station ended in 1844.
What was the railway used for?
to travelled from Manchester to Liverpool or Manchester to liver pool .
What two cities did the first major Rail Road run between?
Liverpool and Manchester, called the Liverpool and Manchester Railway
Is the Liverpool-Manchester railway from 1830 still operating?
Yes
Where did stephensons rocket run to?
Stephenson's Rocket was a steam locomotive that ran on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in England. It operated on the line between the cities of Liverpool and Manchester.
Who was killed in 1830 at the opening of the Liverpool to Manchester railway?
William Huskisson MP
What has the author T T Bury written?
T. T. Bury has written: 'Rudimentary architecture' -- subject(s): Architecture, History, Orders 'Coloured views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway' -- subject(s): Liverpool and Manchester Railway, Pictorial works
Which city is further north Liverpool or Manchester?
Manchester which is also the third largest city in England
What has the author P Odell written?
P. Odell has written: 'The Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1821-1826'
Who built the first train called the rocket?
The first train called "The Rocket" was built by George Stephenson and his son Robert in 1829 for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in England. It is considered one of the first successful steam locomotives.
