Private company

York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway

Former English railway company

The York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway (YN&BR) was an English railway company formed in 1847 by the amalgamation of the York and Newcastle Railway as well as the Newcastle and Berwick Railway. Both companies were part of the group of business interests controlled by George Hudson, the so-called Railway King.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

Aug 9, 1847Founded1

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York Newcastle and Berwick seal, crop
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway (YN&BR) was an English railway company formed in 1847 by the amalgamation of the York and Newcastle Railway as well as the Newcastle and Berwick Railway. Both companies were part of the group of business interests controlled by George Hudson, the so-called Railway King.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Newcastle and Berwick Railway1
  2. Succeeded York and Newcastle Railway1
  3. Succeeded by North Eastern Railway1

Timeline

  1. Aug 9, 1847Founded Founded1

Sources

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