The Railway When was it invented and what significant developments have there been in its history? When did it become a widespread mass transportation system? What is the transport route Network like low? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this method for a. people and b. goods? How has the widespread use of this mode of transport changed the Geography of a landscape?

The first occurrence of a railway was in Ancient Greece By 1820 iron rails could be produced up to 4,6m length, but were soon replaced by steel rails in 1857 Development of steam engines during the Industrial Revolution, spread the Idea of steam powered locomotives The first fully electrified railway to be opened in Italy During World War 2 Diesel powered locomotives were built

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