Why does London have so many big train stations?

The development of the railways reshaped Britain and reinforced the importance and dominance of London. All major railways had operations in London by 1850 and they wanted status and fashionable London stations at the end of their lines! By 1846, 19 companies had plans to build terminal stations in central London.



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