Authorised on 21 July 1859 and the main line opened on 30 July 1863. The GWR worked the line after gauge conversion in 1872 and took the company over by an Act of 6 August 1897.
Authorised on 21 July 1859 and the main line opened on 30 July 1863. The GWR worked the line after gauge conversion in 1872 and took the company over by an Act of 6 August 1897.