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Opening Ceremony
- When
- 1893
- Where
- Liverpool Overhead Railway
A ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Earl of Lathom and Lord Kelvin marked the railway's opening in 1893.
The ceremony involved an inaugural journey along the railway. Attendees included the mayor of Liverpool, the chairman of the Dock Board, directors, and engineers. This event formalized the start of operations for the world's first electric multiple unit railway.
Sources
- Liverpool Overhead Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
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