Maidenhead Railway Bridge

The first working section of the Great Western Railway demonstrates Brunel's broad-gauge track and early bridge designs.

The bridge forms part of Brunel's first London-to-Maidenhead contracts.

Construction of Brunel's low-arched brick railway bridge across the Thames is completed.

The first public Great Western services operated between Paddington and Maidenhead in June.

The first public section of the Great Western Railway opens between Paddington and Maidenhead.

The first temporary Great Western Railway terminus at Paddington opens for services between London and Maidenhead.

Maidenhead Railway Bridge opens to traffic and vindicates Brunel's unusually flat arch design.