The London and Southampton Railway was an early standard gauge railway company built between London and Southampton, England. It opened in stages from 1838 to 1840 after a difficult construction period, and once open proved commercially successful.
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1. Wikidata: London and Southampton Railway
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2. Grace's Guide: London and Southampton Railway
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was authorised on 25th July 1834
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The London and Southampton Railway was an early 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge railway company between London and Southampton, in England.
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