Historedia
Episode 3 of 3

Railway Service Commencement

When
4 May 1859
Where
Cornwall Railway line, Plymouth to Truro
Part of
Royal Albert Bridge opens the Cornwall Railway

Public passenger services began on 4 May 1859, two days after the bridge's official opening, linking Plymouth to Truro.

The line was opened throughout from Plymouth to Truro for passenger trains on 4 May 1859. Goods trains started later in October. This operational launch completed the Cornwall Railway's connection between Devon and Cornwall, facilitating commercial transport.

Sources

  1. Cornwall Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-08
  2. Royal Albert Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-24

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