Private company

Norfolk Railway

Railway company in Norfolk, England operating from 1845 to 1862

The Norfolk Railway was an early railway company that controlled a network of 94 miles around Norwich, England. It was formed in 1845 by the amalgamation of the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway opened in 1844, and the Norwich and Brandon Railway, not yet opened.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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ECR(1851) p45b - (Norwich) Bridge and Station
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The Norfolk Railway was an early railway company that controlled a network of 94 miles around Norwich, England. It was formed in 1845 by the amalgamation of the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway opened in 1844, and the Norwich and Brandon Railway, not yet opened.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Norwich and Brandon Railway1
  2. Succeeded Yarmouth and Norwich Railway1
  3. Succeeded by Great Eastern Railway1

Sources

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