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When was the world's first passenger railway opened?

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1830
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1835
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1840
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1845
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Solution

The correct option is A 1830
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which opened in 1830, was the first modern railroad. It was a public carrier of both passengers and freight. By 1870 Britain had about 13,500 miles (21,700 km) of railroad. Hence, Option A is correct.

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