In which year first commercial railway line was opened, connecting Liverpool with Manchester?
Correct answer: C. 1830
- A. 1820
- B. 1825
- C. 1830
- D. 1840
Explanation
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway opened in 1830 and is widely regarded as the first fully operational intercity railway using steam locomotives. The earlier Stockton and Darlington Railway opened in 1825 but was not the Liverpool-Manchester line.
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