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Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway

UK railway company1

The Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway was an early British railway company which opened in stages between 1841 and 1845 between Sheffield and Manchester via Ashton-under-Lyne. The Peak District formed a formidable barrier, and the line's engineer constructed Woodhead Tunnel, over three miles (4.8 km) long.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

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The Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway was an early British railway company which opened in stages between 1841 and 1845 between Sheffield and Manchester via Ashton-under-Lyne. The Peak District formed a formidable barrier, and the line's engineer constructed Woodhead Tunnel, over three miles (4.8 km) long.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway1

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