Isambard Kingdom BrunelMarch 1833
Brunel is appointed engineer for the proposed railway between Bristol and London.
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Brunel is appointed engineer for the proposed railway between Bristol and London.
The proposed Great Western Railway route between Bristol and London is formally announced.
Parliament authorises the Great Western Railway and allows construction of Brunel's London to Bristol route.
The first public section of the Great Western Railway opens between Paddington and Maidenhead.
The complete Great Western Railway route between London and Bristol opens for through services.
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