Cockermouth & Workington Railway 1845 - 1866

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

Authorized on 21 July 1845. Early mismanagement caused problems but after opening on 28 April 1847 the line carried a high volume of coal. The company was absorbed by the L&NWR on 16 July 1866.