Episode 2 of 2
First Fare-Paying Passengers
- When
- 25 March 1807
- Where
- Swansea, Wales
Benjamin French secured rights to carry passengers for twelve months starting 25 March 1807, marking the world's first passenger railway service.
In February 1807, Benjamin French offered twenty pounds to the company for the right to carry passengers. The agreement became effective on 25 March 1807, establishing regular passenger transport between Swansea and Oystermouth, which is cited as the first such service globally.
Sources
- Swansea and Mumbles Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03
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