Stockton & Hartlepool Railway 1840 - 1852

occupation:
Railway company
Nationality:
British
born in:
Hartlepool, Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom

In essence an extension of Clarence Railway. Opened for goods on 12th November 1840 and passengers on 9th February 1842. Floated a dock company, Hartlepoo WEst Harbour and Dock Company on 23rd May 1844 and amalgamated with it on 30th June 1852 to become the West Hartlepool Harbour and Railway Co.