A Long and Illustrious History
What was the Great Western Railway?
AA railway built by George Stephenson
BThe first major railway built in Britain, constructed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel ✓
CA railway connecting London to Edinburgh
DBritain's first underground railway
Explanation
The Great Western Railway was the first major railway built in Britain, constructed by engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brunel also built bridges, tunnels and ships.
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